Virginia health officials have confirmed a passenger returning to the U.S. on a flight at Washington Dulles International Airport was afflicted with the measles. The airport and local and state health officials are now trying to contact everyone who may have come into close contact with the unidentified traveler.

The potential health risk event happened on March 5. Neither the airport nor health officials have said how many people may have been exposed to the dangerous virus. Measles is highly contagious and may lead to severe health complications for anyone who contracts the virus.

Outbreaks of measles are confirmed in at least 12 U.S. states since the start of the year. It’s not known how many foreign countries are dealing with outbreaks or exposure incidents.

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