{"id":18551,"date":"2026-06-12T14:11:35","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T18:11:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/?p=18551"},"modified":"2026-06-12T14:49:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T18:49:07","slug":"media-update-june-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/2026\/06\/12\/media-update-june-12\/","title":{"rendered":"Media Update June 12"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>TOP UPDATES<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Friday, June\u00a012, 2026<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\">Measles<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Update:<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is reporting\u00a0five\u00a0additional\u00a0measles cases\u00a0since the June\u00a09\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/links-1.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:%2F%2Fwww.vdh.virginia.gov%2Fmeasles%2F%3Futm_campaign=20260612_%26utm_content=%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery\/1\/0100019ebd0392d3-2d245368-d285-4114-af6c-6c44f49b8b22-000000\/vZqv8R_YdvrLf9EnkyVBDXoYjkxSDYxgCh2HJbaApc8=452\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">measles\u00a0dashboard<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0update. \u00a0All\u00a0of\u00a0these new cases are associated with\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/links-1.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:%2F%2Fwww.vdh.virginia.gov%2Fclinicians%2Fclinician-letters%2Fmeasles-outbreak-in-buckingham-county%2F%3Futm_campaign=20260612_%26utm_content=%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery\/1\/0100019ebd0392d3-2d245368-d285-4114-af6c-6c44f49b8b22-000000\/nXEy1_PevV8GNU94Uktjr0KXz7xx_xH5ecHqqJ5da7Q=452\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">outbreak in Buckingham County<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, bringing the total\u00a0of outbreak-associated cases\u00a0to\u00a088. As\u00a0of June\u00a011, VDH is reporting\u00a0a total of\u00a0111\u00a0cases\u00a0of measles in 2006.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><br \/>\n<strong>VDH Response:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">VDH\u00a0has one active measles outbreak.\u00a0Piedmont Health District\u00a0continues\u00a0to\u00a0identify\u00a0any\u00a0additional\u00a0cases,\u00a0connecting\u00a0people with testing and care, holding\u00a0local vaccination clinics, and providing health education to the community.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0VDH\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/links-1.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:%2F%2Fwww.vdh.virginia.gov%2Fmeasles%2F%3Futm_campaign=20260612_%26utm_content=%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery\/2\/0100019ebd0392d3-2d245368-d285-4114-af6c-6c44f49b8b22-000000\/KDsz4q2weGvsnTteaj8TKkt4Wcb4MAougcwioCl-xtY=452\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">measles dashboard<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">shows key information to help Virginians see measles trends, understand the impact, and know their risk of exposure.\u00a0The d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ashboard will be updated every Tuesday and\u00a0Thursday around noon\u00a0ET.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">On June 10, 2026, VDH released\u00a0a\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/links-1.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:%2F%2Fwww.vdh.virginia.gov%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F6%2FHealth-Advisory-Buckingham-County-06-10-2026.pdf%3Futm_campaign=20260612_%26utm_content=%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery\/1\/0100019ebd0392d3-2d245368-d285-4114-af6c-6c44f49b8b22-000000\/Kgh6Ud7STY8MOr6XRMCJVR7opN_975RYjm4pZ4_6g24=452\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Health Advisory<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">advising unvaccinated people and anyone with measles symptoms to avoid large gatherings in Buckingham County during the ongoing measles outbreak.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Send all questions and interview requests to\u00a0Brookie Crawford at\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:brookie.crawford@vdh.virginia.gov\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">crawford@vdh.virginia.gov<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134233279&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><br \/>\nPublic Guidance:<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Measles is highly contagious and can spread to others through coughing and sneezing.\u00a0Vaccination\u00a0remains\u00a0the best protection against measles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">People who live in or visit the Buckingham County area should talk with their healthcare provider about\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/links-1.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:%2F%2Fwww.vdh.virginia.gov%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F3%2FMeasles-Outbreak-Vaccine-Recommendations.pdf%3Futm_campaign=20260612_%26utm_content=%26utm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery\/1\/0100019ebd0392d3-2d245368-d285-4114-af6c-6c44f49b8b22-000000\/leWi2dRVCE5xwwEkSplO_kes0XnfhQUOwbR4EruZKyw=452\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">outbreak vaccination recommendations<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which includes considering an early MMR dose for infants older than six months to provide protection while measles is circulating in the community.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">People\u00a0who are not vaccinated against measles\u00a0should\u00a0avoid attending\u00a0large or crowded\u00a0events in the\u00a0Buckingham\u00a0area during the outbreak to\u00a0protect themselves and\u00a0help stop the spread of measles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"2\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"><br \/>\nMedia Resources<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Quotes<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cWhile we continue to see measles\u00a0cases increase across Virginia, VDH is actively responding to help\u00a0contain\u00a0spread, connect individuals to care, and protect communities most at risk. Measles is one of the most contagious diseases, but\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0also one of the most preventable. \u00a0The MMR vaccine\u00a0provides the best protection against\u00a0measles.\u00a0With summer travel and gatherings ahead, now is the time to make sure that you and your family are up to date on vaccinations. If you have questions, your healthcare provider or local health department is\u00a0a great place\u00a0to start.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014<em>\u00a0State Health Commissioner Dr. Cameron Webb<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p aria-level=\"1\"><strong><span data-contrast=\"none\"><br \/>\nAbout\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:false,&quot;134245529&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">VDH\u00a0works to protect and promote the health of all Virginians through disease prevention, health promotion, emergency preparedness, and community partnerships. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our\u00a0weekly update\u00a0provides\u00a0timely\u00a0information on public health issues affecting communities across the Commonwealth, including disease trends, prevention guidance, safety advisories, and community resources. Our agency strives to keep media partners and the public informed about emerging health concerns, response efforts, and actions Virginians can take to protect their health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TOP UPDATES Friday, June\u00a012, 2026\u00a0 Measles Update:\u00a0 The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is reporting\u00a0five\u00a0additional\u00a0measles cases\u00a0since the June\u00a09\u00a0measles\u00a0dashboard\u00a0update. \u00a0All\u00a0of\u00a0these new cases are associated with\u00a0outbreak in Buckingham County, bringing the total\u00a0of outbreak-associated cases\u00a0to\u00a088. As\u00a0of June\u00a011, VDH is reporting\u00a0a total of\u00a0111\u00a0cases\u00a0of measles in 2006. VDH Response:\u00a0 VDH\u00a0has one active measles outbreak.\u00a0Piedmont Health District\u00a0continues\u00a0to\u00a0identify\u00a0any\u00a0additional\u00a0cases,\u00a0connecting\u00a0people with testing and care, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":78,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"yes","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1742],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18551","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-media-update"],"modified_by":"randystepanek","yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Media Update June 12 - Newsroom<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/news\/2026\/06\/12\/media-update-june-12\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Media Update June 12 - Newsroom\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"TOP UPDATES Friday, June\u00a012, 2026\u00a0 Measles Update:\u00a0 The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is reporting\u00a0five\u00a0additional\u00a0measles cases\u00a0since the June\u00a09\u00a0measles\u00a0dashboard\u00a0update. \u00a0All\u00a0of\u00a0these new cases are associated with\u00a0outbreak in Buckingham County, bringing the total\u00a0of outbreak-associated cases\u00a0to\u00a088. 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