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Washington, DC health officials confirm measles case ahead of cherry blossom season

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The person who contracted measles traveled on Amtrak 's Northeast Regional route heading southbound on March 19 .

Washington ’s Department of Health said potential exposure could have occurred between 7:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m.

The person went to an urgent care center in the Adams Morgan neighborhood on Saturday , and officials warn that potential exposures could have extended from 7:00 p.:m. to 11:00pm .

In 2024 , 1.6 million visitors visited Washington and its surrounding areas for cherry blossom season.

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