Measles exposures and rising cases across states

Health officials report measles exposures and mounting cases in multiple U.S. states and Canada.

4 stories50 sourcesUpdated Oct 5, 2026

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Sep 26, 2026
Health officials issued measles exposure alerts after infected people visited public venues in Quebec, Washington state, Illinois and the St. Louis area.
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Sep 26, 2026
Measles cases are rising across several states including 67 in Kentucky and 23 in Illinois.
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Sep 30, 2026
Fifth measles death reported in Pennsylvania as Bangladesh outbreak grows.
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Oct 5, 2026
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency as measles cases rose, enabling faster response and expanding which health professionals can administer vaccines and order testing.
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Possible Measles Exposures Reported Across US, Canada

Health officials issued measles exposure alerts after infected people visited public venues in Quebec, Washington state, Illinois and the St. Louis area, including a school, restaurant, bars and Busch Stadium. People who may have been exposed are urged to monitor for symptoms for up to 21 days and call a health care provider before seeking in-person care; officials also stress vaccination as protection against the highly contagious disease.

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Measles cases mount across three states

Measles cases are rising across several states: Kentucky reported 67 cases this year, including 63 in its current outbreak, Illinois reported 23 cases, and Wisconsin confirmed infections in six counties. Officials urge residents to check vaccination status, watch for symptoms and contact health providers after possible exposure; most reported cases in Illinois and Kentucky involved people unvaccinated or with unknown vaccination status.

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