Multiple measles cases confirmed in DC; health officials warn of possible exposures
One vector was the "March for Life." Yeah, you can't make this stuff up.
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Health officials in the District of Columbia are investigating multiple confirmed cases of measles and warning the public about possible exposure sites across the city, as vaccination rates continue to decline nationwide.
Here are a list of all potential exposure sites:
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, located at 400 Michigan Ave. NE Washington, DC 20017 — Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
National March for Life Rally and Concert — Friday, Jan. 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Catholic University of America, Garvey Hall — Saturday, Jan. 24 from noon to 3 p.m.; and Sunday, Jan. 25 from noon to 3 p.m.
Catholic University of America, Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center — Saturday, Jan. 24 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, Jan. 25 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Catholic University of America, St. Vincent de Paul Chapel — Sunday, Jan. 25 from 9 p.m. to midnight
Washington Metro Area Transit: Red Line Train from Brookland-CUA station transferring at the Gallery Place-Chinatown station to the Yellow Line Train heading towards the Huntington Station — Monday, Jan. 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport — Monday, Jan. 26 from 12:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Washington Metro Area Transit: Yellow Line Train from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport station transferring at the Gallery Place-Chinatown station to the Red Line Train heading towards the Glenmont station — Monday, Jan. 26, 8:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Washington Metro Area Transit: Red Line Train from Brookland-CUA Station heading towards Shady Grove Station — Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 1:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Amtrak Concourse, Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002 — Tuesday, Jan 27 from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Amtrak Northeast Regional Train 176, Northbound from Washington Union Station — Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Children’s National Medical Center, Emergency Department, 111 Michigan Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20010 — Monday, Feb. 2 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
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