Measles Surge in Virginia

Measles is spreading fast in Virginia, with 13 confirmed cases in Buckingham County — a sharp spike from just seven statewide last year. Health officials are sounding the alarm, urging everyone to get vaccinated and check their status, as this highly contagious disease can be deadly, especially for the unvaccinated. A new real-time online dashboard from the Virginia Department of Health gives the public live updates on cases, including those potentially imported from out of state. Stay informed, stay safe — if you’re sick or worried, contact your local health department right away. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/a53649ade40ad888