Public health officials warn of rise in measles, as Va. hantavirus patient under monitor

By: Charlotte Rene Woods

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: May 8, 2026

Words: 749

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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As the weather warms and travelers prepare to embark on summer vacations, public health officials are warning about an expected uptick in measles cases, which were already climbing.

Nearly two dozen Virginians have been infected with the disease so far this year.

Guidance sent to state and local health departments late last month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention outlined public outreach strategies and urged public health agencies to prepare for …

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