A measles outbreak in Virginia’s Piedmont Health District continues to grow, reaching 55 cases as of Tuesday afternoon. Statewide, Virginia has reported 77 measles cases this year. The surge of cases in Buckingham County, which started in April, meets the definition of an outbreak. Because none of the patients reported recent travel, health officials believe the virus is spreading locally. In the neighboring health district, the Central Health …
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