US EditionFirst confirmed case of measles in Washington, D.C. investigated by health officials
- Health officials in Washington, D.C., confirmed a case of measles in an individual who traveled on Amtrak Train 175 on March 19 while contagious.
- The individual also visited Amtrak Concourse in Union Station and MedStar Urgent Care on March 22, according to D.C. Health.
- D.C. Health urges those at potential exposure sites to monitor for symptoms and consult healthcare providers if unvaccinated.
- As of March 20, the CDC reported 379 measles cases this year, surpassing the total for 2024, with most cases in Texas.
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Amtrak passenger infected with measles traveled through N.J.
A passenger infected with measles traveled on an Amtrak train between New York Penn Station and Washington D.C. last week, officials said. The passenger rode train No. 175, a Northeast Regional, on March 19, Amtrak said.
Possible measles exposure on Amtrak Northeast line
NEW YORK (NEWS10) -- Officials are warning that a man who rode on an Amtrak train was diagnosed with measles. They said the man rode a train to Washington, D.C. last week. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The train started in Boston, passed through New York City, and arrived in Washington last Thursday. Amtrak is reaching out directly to customers who were on the train to notify them of …
Amtrak reaching out to passengers who may have been exposed to person with measles on Boston to Washington train - The Boston Globe
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health told the Globe it learned the infected person boarded at Penn Station in New York City.
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