Buckingham County
Coverage of Buckingham County in the Nexus archive.
- Wash your veggies: A parasite causing cramps and diarrhea is on the rise in Virginia
A rise in cyclospora cases, causing intestinal symptoms, has been reported in Virginia with 37 confirmed cases as of July 4. The CDC reports 1,645 nationwide cases, while Virginia also faces a measles outbreak with 177 cases, primarily in Buckingham and Cumberland counties.
- VDH pushes measles vaccines in Powhatan in case of outbreak as cases rise
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is urging unvaccinated Powhatan residents to protect against measles as an outbreak in Buckingham County spreads to Cumberland. Concerns are rising that Powhatan could experience a similar outbreak.
- Health advisory issued in Buckingham amid measles outbreak
Virginia health officials have reported over 100 measles cases in 2026, primarily linked to an outbreak in Buckingham County. Residents are advised to avoid gatherings in the area due to the health advisory.