Trending Now - Maryland Reports Confirmed Measles Case in Baltimore Region

WHO:

WTOP - Maryland Department of Health confirmed a case of measles in a Baltimore metro area resident.

thebanner.com - Dr. Scott D. Krugman, a pediatrician at the Herman & Walter Samuelson Children’s Hospital at Sinai, provided insights on measles symptoms and risks.

WHAT:

WTOP - A case of measles was confirmed in a Maryland resident who recently traveled internationally.

thebanner.com - This is the first confirmed case of measles in Maryland in 2026.

thebanner.com - There have been 1,748 reported cases of measles in the United States in 2026, following 2,288 cases in 2025.

thebanner.com - At least 95% vaccination is needed to achieve community immunity against measles.

WHERE:

WTOP - Potential exposure sites include BWI Marshall Airport’s international arrivals and lower level baggage claim areas, FastMed Urgent Care at 2827 Smith Avenue, and Sinai Hospital’s emergency departments in Baltimore.

thebanner.com - Specific exposure locations include BWI Marshall Airport on April 12, FastMed Urgent Care on April 14 and April 17, and Sinai Hospital on April 17.

WHEN:

WTOP - The exposure at BWI Marshall Airport occurred on April 12, 2026, between 7:50 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

WTOP - Exposure at FastMed Urgent Care occurred on April 14, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on April 17, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

WTOP - Exposure at Sinai Hospital occurred on April 17, 2026, between 3:30 p.m. and 7:10 p.m.

thebanner.com - The measles virus is contagious from four days before the rash appears through four days after it appears.

WHY:

WTOP - Health officials emphasize vaccination as essential to protect against measles and other infectious diseases.

thebanner.com - Measles cases have increased in the U.S. in recent years due to declining vaccination rates.

HOW:

WTOP - Measles spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes and can linger for up to two hours in an area.

thebanner.com - Individuals who may have been exposed are advised to monitor for symptoms for 21 days and check their vaccination status.

(UPDATED April 20, 2026 17:23 UTC)

A case of measles has been confirmed in a Maryland resident who recently traveled internationally, marking the first reported case in the state for 2026. Health officials have identified potential exposure sites, including BWI Marshall Airport April 12th, FastMed Urgent Care on Tuesday and 17, and Sinai Hospital on Friday, urging individuals to monitor for symptoms and check their vaccination status. With 1,748 reported cases of measles across the United States so far this year, health experts stress the importance of maintaining a vaccination rate of at least 95% to achieve community immunity against this highly contagious virus.