Travelers on Amtrak and BWI shuttles Jan. 7-8 urged to check vaccination status and monitor for symptoms.
Baltimore, MD (JK) – The Maryland Department of Health is warning of possible measles exposures after a confirmed case traveled through Maryland while infectious late Jan. 7 into early Jan. 8, 2026.
Potential exposure locations and times include:
- Amtrak Northeast Regional train from Philadelphia 30th Street Station to Washington, D.C., Jan. 7, 9-11:30 p.m.
- Amtrak BWI Shuttle between the BWI rail station and lower-level airport drop-offs, Jan. 7, 10:45 p.m.-Jan. 8, 1:30 a.m.
- BWI Airport parking shuttle between lower-level terminal and long-term lots, Jan. 7, 11 p.m.-Jan. 8, 2 a.m.
- No exposures were identified inside BWI terminals.
Exposures in other states will be reported by those state health agencies. Anyone not at these locations during the listed times was not exposed in Maryland.
Measles spreads through the air and by direct contact with droplets. People who have received two doses of a measles vaccine or were born before 1957 are generally protected. Those unsure of their immunity should check with a healthcare provider or My Immunization Record.
Potentially exposed individuals should monitor for 21 days for fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and rash. If symptoms develop, stay home and call a healthcare provider before seeking in-person care.
Health officials emphasize staying up to date on vaccinations. Maryland has seen no measles cases so far in 2026, three in 2025, and sporadic cases in previous years.
By Jimmy Key