
Media updates on Virginia measles cases June 16, 2026
Virginia Department of Health reports 10 new measles cases linked to the Buckingham County outbreak, outlines response actions and public vaccination guidance.
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Virginia Department of Health reports 10 new measles cases linked to the Buckingham County outbreak, outlines response actions and public vaccination guidance.

The majority of cases have occurred in the past month in and around Buckingham County.

A person linked to Virginia's Buckingham County measles outbreak visited a Richmond hospital, prompting health officials to identify and notify people who may have been exposed.

The Virginia Department of Health is reporting a new measles exposure connected to the ongoing measles outbreak in Buckingham County.

Measles cases are continuing to climb across Virginia this year, with more than half of the state’s recorded cases reported in Central Virginia.
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