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Measles
Update:
VDH is reporting 15 additional measles cases since the June 4 measles dashboard update. All of these new cases are associated with outbreak in Buckingham County, bringing the total of outbreak-associated cases to 83. As of June 9, VDH is reporting a total of 106 cases of measles in 2026.
VDH response
- VDH has one active measles outbreak. Piedmont Health District is working to identify any additional cases, connecting people with testing and care, holding local vaccination clinics, and providing health education to the community.
- The VDH measles dashboard shows key information to help Virginians see measles trends, understand the impact, and know their risk of exposure. The dashboard will be updated every Tuesday and Thursday around noon (eastern).
- Send all questions and interview requests to Brookie Crawford at brookie.crawford@vdh.virginia.gov.
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Public guidance
Measles is highly contagious and can spread to others through coughing and sneezing. Vaccination remains the best protection against measles.
People who live in or visit the Buckingham County area should talk with their healthcare provider about outbreak vaccination recommendations, which includes considering an early MMR dose for infants older than six months to provide protection while measles is circulating in the community.
Unvaccinated people should avoid attending large or crowded events in the Buckingham area during the outbreak to protect themselves and help stop the spread of measles.
Hantavirus
Update:
Three people in Virginia have completed their 42-day public health monitoring period. All three remained healthy.
Virginia response
- VDH continues to closely monitor this situation and coordinate with federal, state, and local partners.
- VDH continues to provide updates on Virginia response on the VDH’s hantavirus webpage.
- Send all questions and interview requests to Logan Anderson at Logan.Anderson@vdh.virginia.gov.
Public guidance
To date, no Andes virus cases associated with the cruise ship outbreak have been reported in the United States, and the risk of spread is considered very low.
Ebola
Update:
On June 5, 2026, CDC expanded the area of concern for this response to include the entire country of Uganda (was previously just the capital region of Kampala).
VDH response
- VDH continues to closely monitor this situation and coordinate with federal, state, and local partners.
- VDH is conducting public health symptom monitoring for travelers in Virginia who have been in the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan for 21 days after leaving an affected country. To protect the privacy and safety of people under monitoring, VDH will not publicly share any details about these individuals.
- VDH shares information, coordinates, and plans with healthcare partners so that anyone who develops symptoms while under monitoring can be quickly isolated and evaluated by healthcare providers.
- VDH coordinates with laboratory partners to make sure that potentially exposed people can be tested quickly if they become ill.
- VDH continues to provide updates on the Virginia Ebola response on the VDH Ebola webpage.
- Send all questions and interview requests to Logan Anderson at Logan.Anderson@vdh.virginia.gov.
Public guidance
To date, no Ebola cases associated with this outbreak have been reported in the United States, and the risk to the general public remains low.
Media resources
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“While we continue to see measles cases increase across Virginia, VDH is actively responding to help contain spread, connect individuals to care, and protect communities most at risk. Measles is one of the most contagious diseases, but it’s also one of the most preventable. The MMR vaccine provides the best protection against measles. With summer travel and gatherings ahead, now is the time to make sure that you and your family are up to date on vaccinations. If you have questions, your healthcare provider or local health department is a great place to start.”
— State Health Commissioner Dr. Cameron Webb
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VDH works to protect and promote the health of all Virginians through disease prevention, health promotion, emergency preparedness, and community partnerships.
Our weekly update provides timely information on public health issues affecting communities across the Commonwealth, including disease trends, prevention guidance, safety advisories, and community resources. Our agency strives to keep media partners and the public informed about emerging health concerns, response efforts, and actions Virginians can take to protect their health.
