The Virginia Department of Health is investigating a second potential measles exposure in Northern Virginia.

A Covid-19 milestone, it has been five years since the WHO declared it a global pandemic, but now measles is a top concern for public health, especially with low vaccination rates.

A potential measles outbreak was detected in the Washington Dulles International Airport in Northern Virginia, sparking concern that the disease could begin spreading in the Virginia Commonwealth.

The Virginia Department of Health announced they are investigating a possible measles exposure that may have occurred at the Dulles International Airport (IAD), which is located in the northern portion of Virginia.

Health leaders said getting your vaccination is the most important thing people can do to stay ahead of sicknesses.

Five people who recently traveled to Virginia from Afghanistan have been diagnosed with measles, state health officials said Tuesday.