More measles in NoVa

Another measles case in Northern Virginia; potential exposure at THIS Giant grocery store - Featured Image

TLDR

Another measles case was confirmed in Northern Virginia on Monday. The patient recently traveled internationally, according to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). Potential exposure sites include Giant Food in Lorton on February 11, Inova-GoHealth Urgent Care in Lorton on February 13, and Inova HealthPlex Lorton Emergency Room on February 14.

Of the eight so far in 2026, seven have been in NoVa. If you are MMR vaccinated, it’s not much of a worry, the vaccine is 97% effective. If not, 😬