The West Virginia Department of Health has confirmed a case of measles in a traveler who was infectious while passing through Dulles International Airport on the evening of Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Health officials warn that individuals at the airport that evening may have been exposed to the virus.

Specific locations and times of potential exposure include:

• Concourse A, transport to International Arrivals, and Baggage Claim
  • Exposure window: 7:45 PM – 11:59 PM
• Departures Area, East Security Checkpoint, and Concourse C
  • Exposure window: 8:00 PM – 11:59 PM

Those who may have been exposed should monitor for symptoms through July 10, 2025.

Symptoms of measles may include high fever, cough, runny nose, red or watery eyes, and a characteristic rash that typically begins on the face and spreads.

If you were at Dulles during the listed times and is experiencing symptoms or has concerns should contact the West Virginia Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services at (304) 558-5358.

Health officials urge the public to share this to alert others who were at the airport that evening.

Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads through the air.

Vaccination remains the best protection.

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