US EditionFirst confirmed case of measles in Washington, D.C. investigated by health officials
- Health officials in Washington, D.C., confirmed a case of measles in an individual who traveled on Amtrak Train 175 on March 19 while contagious.
- The individual also visited Amtrak Concourse in Union Station and MedStar Urgent Care on March 22, according to D.C. Health.
- D.C. Health urges those at potential exposure sites to monitor for symptoms and consult healthcare providers if unvaccinated.
- As of March 20, the CDC reported 379 measles cases this year, surpassing the total for 2024, with most cases in Texas.
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Man infected with measles boarded Amtrak train in Boston, traveled to Washington, D.C. - Boston News, Weather, Sports
Officials say a man with measles boarded an Amtrak train in Boston, specifically at South Station, and traveled to Washington, D.C. last week. The 175
Measles Cases Rise in Texas as DC Confirms New Case
A recent surge in measles cases across the United States has prompted investigations by health officials in multiple states, with Texas reporting a significant increase and Washington, D.C. confirming a new case. As of March 25, Texas has seen 327 confirmed measles cases, primarily in the South Plains and Panhandle regions, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services in an update. Meanwhile, in the nation’s capital, a single case …
First measles case confirmed in DC with exposures in Union Station and Adams Morgan - Washington Examiner
Washington, D.C., health officials have confirmed the first measles case in the nation’s capital and identified several exposure sites including Union Station and Adams Morgan. Officials shared three locations where residents may have been exposed to the measles virus. People may have been exposed on March 19 at the Amtrak Northeast Regional 175 Train Southbound between 7:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m., as well as at the Amtrak Concourse at Union Statio…
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