WASHINGTON (7News) — The D.C. Department of Health is investigating multiple confirmed measles cases after infected individuals visited several locations across the District while contagious.
Health officials are working identify and notify people who may have been exposed and urge anyone who was at the listed locations during the specified times to review their vaccination status and monitor for symptoms.
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DC Health says exposures may have occurred at the following locations:
- Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception | Wednesday, Jan. 21 | 3:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- National March for Life Rally and Concert | Friday, Jan. 23. | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Catholic University of America, Garvey Hall | Saturday, Jan. 24 (Noon – 3 p.m.) & Sunday, Jan. 25 (Noon – 3 p.m.)
- Catholic University of America, Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center | Saturday, Jan. 24 (6 p.m. – 9 p.m.) & Sunday, Jan. 25 (6 p.m. – 9 p.m.)
- Catholic University of America, St. Vincent de Paul Chapel | Saturday, Jan. 25 | 9 p.m. – midnight
- Metro Rail (Red and Yellow Lines) | Monday, Jan. 26 (Various times between 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. & Tuesday, Jan. 27 (1:15 p.m.-3:30 p.m.)
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | Monday, Jan. 26 | 12:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
- Union Station Amtrak Concourse | Tuesday, Jan. 27 | 1:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
- Amtrak Northeast Regional Train 176 (northbound) | Tuesday, Jan. 27 | 4:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- Children’s National Medical Center Emergency Department | Monday, Feb. 2 | 11:15 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
DC Health says people who were at the listed locations and are not immune should contact their healthcare provider or DC Health at 844-493-2652 for guidance. More tips can be found here.
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