Measles Cases Surge Across Commonwealth, 75% Reported Out of Central Virginia

Measles cases surge across commonwealth, 75% reported out of Central Virginia

Virginia measles cases have surged to over 90 so far this year, with three-quarters of all cases reported in Central Virginia, according to data from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH).

Virginia measles cases surge past 70, concentrated in Central Virginia  - The Mexico Ledger

Virginia health officials continue urging vaccinations as measles cases rise statewide, while U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. this week recommended measles shots as the best way to prevent infection. (Photo by Illustration Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)Virginia’s measles count has jumped by more than 30 cases in recent weeks, with most of the infections centered in Central Virginia around Buckingham County. Data fro…