Virginia measles cases surge past 70, concentrated in Central Virginia

By: Charlotte Rene Woods

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: June 4, 2026

Words: 479

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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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 from the Virginia Department of Health shows that there have been 77 cases this year, most involving unvaccinated people.

The bulk of the cases are babies and children younger than 12, aligning with how some parents were more likely to follow anti-vaccine trends that emerged in …

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