Six measles cases have been confirmed in Southwest Virginia, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

The Virginia Department of Health is now reporting six cases of Measles in the Southwest Region of the state, which covers most of our viewing area.

Virginia has recorded 10 confirmed measles cases this year, double the number reported last year, VDH said. Health officials urged people who are not fully vaccinated or otherwise immune to contact their doctor about vaccination and testing.

The Virginia Department of Health announced that it was notified of a confirmed case of measles that traveled through the Southwest Region on Monday.

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The Virginia Department of Health announced they are investigating a possible measles exposure that seemingly occurred on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.

The Virginia Department of Health announced they are investigating a third measles case that has occurred in the Commonwealth in 2025 on Thursday.

The Virginia Department of Health has confirmed the state’s second measles case of 2026 in Northern Virginia. The patient is a preschool-age child from the northern area who recently traveled internationally, according to officials.

The Virginia Department of Health announced Wednesday that it was notified of a confirmed case of measles in an out of state resident who visited the Central Southwest Regions of Virginia while infectious.

The Virginia Department of Health announced Wednesday that officials were investigating a possible measles exposure at Dulles Airport in Northern Virginia on Thursday, June 19.

The Virginia Department of Health announced they are investigating a third measles case that has occurred in the Commonwealth in 2025 on Thursday.

The CDC recently issued a travel warning for Americans as measles cases continue to rise around the world.

The Virginia Department of Health has confirmed that a child under 5 years old has been diagnosed with measles.

The Virginia Department of Health is investigating a second potential measles exposure in Northern Virginia.

A Covid-19 milestone, it has been five years since the WHO declared it a global pandemic, but now measles is a top concern for public health, especially with low vaccination rates.

A potential measles outbreak was detected in the Washington Dulles International Airport in Northern Virginia, sparking concern that the disease could begin spreading in the Virginia Commonwealth.

The Virginia Department of Health announced they are investigating a possible measles exposure that may have occurred at the Dulles International Airport (IAD), which is located in the northern portion of Virginia.

Health leaders said getting your vaccination is the most important thing people can do to stay ahead of sicknesses.

Five people who recently traveled to Virginia from Afghanistan have been diagnosed with measles, state health officials said Tuesday.