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Buckingham County Measles Outbreak Declared Over | Richmond News

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Buckingham County Public Schools celebrates zero measles cases since students returned to class, marking the end of a major outbreak that once hit 126 local students. Thanks to aggressive parent education, meticulous record-keeping, and close collaboration with Virginia health officials—including pop-up clinics and rapid testing—the district successfully contained the virus. With no new cases since early July and the state officially declaring the outbreak over on August 18th, schools can breathe easy—though vigilance remains key as symptoms mimic the flu. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/822617559b3b1c47

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