Virginia is experiencing the worst measles year in its recorded history. As of June 2, 2026, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has confirmed 77 measles cases statewide — a figure that surpasses any previous annual total for the state and continues to climb, according to a clinical alert issued by VDH on June 3, 2026.
All five of Virginia's health planning regions have been affected. The most recent cases are tied to an active outbreak in Buckingham County, located in the state's Central Region, which has prompted VDH to issue specific vaccination recommendations for anyone who lives in or travels to that area.
