Amid the massive measles outbreak across the country, more locations were exposed as another case was confirmed as the nation’s capital fills with tourists for cherry blossom season.
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A confirmed case has exposed countless Americans at busy locations, including Union Station and a local urgent care facility.
Washington, DC health officials confirmed that an infected individual traveled to Washington on an Amtrak Northeast Regional 175 train last week, potentially exposing numerous passengers during the journey that lasted from 7:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
The passenger, whose details and immigration status remain undisclosed, visited Union Station and MedStar Urgent Care in Adams Morgan on March 22 between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m., creating additional risks.
This case adds to the growing national measles outbreak that has already infected 378 people across 18 states this year, with major clusters in Texas and New Mexico—both border states dealing with unprecedented migration crises.
The timing could not be worse, as millions of tourists flock to D.C. for the annual cherry blossom festival, creating perfect conditions for rapid disease spread.
Health officials are now scrambling to notify anyone who may have been exposed, but many visitors have already returned to their home states, potentially spreading the disease nationwide.
The D.C. case follows recent measles confirmations in neighboring Maryland, suggesting the highly contagious disease is gaining a foothold in the region.
The Washington’s Department of Health stated that “measles is a highly contagious illness that can spread easily through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes.”
Furthermore, CDC data confirms that measles cases have surged dramatically in recent years, coinciding with record-breaking illegal border crossings.
While mainstream media outlets rarely make this connection, many health experts have raised concerns about the correlation between unrestricted migration and the reemergence of diseases previously considered eliminated in the United States.
Those most at risk from this outbreak include pregnant women, infants under one year old, and immune-compromised individuals.
Symptoms typically develop 10-14 days after exposure, including fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, and a distinctive rash.
Anyone experiencing these symptoms should seek medical attention immediately while informing healthcare providers about potential measles exposure.
DC Health officials claim vaccination is the best protection against measles, though they have not addressed how unscreened migrants may be circumventing standard immunization requirements that American citizens must follow.
For concerned citizens, immunity typically comes from two vaccine doses, previous infection, or birth in the United States before 1957.
This marks the second measles case in the District within the past year, following a previous case in July 2024.
As uncertainty lingers, one remains clear: the enduring need for vigilance and readiness to safeguard Americans’ health.
DC MEASLES CASE ⚕️: Someone with highly contagious measles rode an Amtrak train, passed through Union Station and visited a clinic, DC Health warns. Here’s what to know.https://t.co/kjWlwf5XEc
— NBC4 Washington (@nbcwashington) March 25, 2025
