Author Topic: 2026 International Measles Tracking Thread (Read 2935 times)

Data Report · « **on:** January 05, 2026, 06:16:46 pm »

This is the 2026 International Measles Tracking Thread, where we will track all measles cases and exposure outside the US.

Data Report · « **Reply #1 on:** January 05, 2026, 06:18:14 pm »

Australia: Measles Exposure Alert Issued at Sydney Airport After Qantas Flight.

Source of information.

1. Aviation Analysis.

Measles Exposure Alert Issued at Sydney Airport After Qantas Flight

Sydney Airport and Australiaâ€™s largest airline are under renewed scrutiny after NSW Health confirmed measles exposure linked to a domestic Qantas flight and airport arrivals facilities, highlight...

Aviation Analysis - Industry Travel News · aviationanalysis.net

Data Report · « **Reply #2 on:** January 10, 2026, 09:21:56 am »

Northeast B.C. starts 2026 by confirming 11 new measles cases.

Source of information.

1. Energetic City.

Northeast B.C. starts 2026 by confirming 11 new measles cases â€“ Energeticcity.ca

The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) has reported 11 new confirmed measles cases in its first case count update of 2026, all of which came from northeast B.C.

energeticcity.ca

Steve · « **Reply #3 on:** January 24, 2026, 12:45:08 pm »

SUMMARY - The Canadian province of Manitoba say 18 new measles cases were confirmed during the second week of January, 2026. There are 4 new measles exposure sites from January 13 through 15. Details are in the link below.

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18 more measles cases, 4 new exposure sites confirmed in Manitoba

Manitoba health officials say 18 new measles cases were confirmed during the second week of January.

Yahoo News · ca.news.yahoo.com

Steve · « **Reply #4 on:** January 25, 2026, 08:23:05 am »

SUMMARY - Two children have died of measles in the district of Kashmore (nation: Pakistan). Several children in the area are still suffering from the measles epidemic.

NOTE - The article states "two more" and other articles online indicate that two other children in or near the same district died earlier in the month of measles as well, bringing the total at least up to four.

LINK -

Two more kids die of measles in KashmoreÂ | 24NewsHD

Two additional children die of measles in Kashmore, raising alarm over vaccination gaps in Sindh.

24 News HD · 24newshd.tv

Steve · « **Reply #5 on:** January 25, 2026, 02:03:09 pm »

SUMMARY - Six are dead and three hundred infected as a measles outbreak spreads in Jebel Marra in southwestern Sudan. Other outbreaks in the country are addressed in the article as well.

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Measles outbreak ravages children in Darfurâ€™s Jebel Marra, dengue fever, malaria emerge in Sudan capital - Dabanga Radio TV Online

The emergency room in Golo, in Rokuro locality, Central Darfur, says a renewed outbreak of...

Dabanga Radio TV Online · dabangasudan.org

Steve · « **Reply #6 on:** January 26, 2026, 07:13:38 am »

SUMMARY - An outbreak of measles that has infected twenty-four children threatens the nation of Nepal's chances of officially eliminating the disease from their country. The outbreak marks the first time since June 2023 that the disease was officially located inside of their country.

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Measles resurges in Malangwa of Sarlahi, seven test positive for deadly virus

Experts say the re-emergence of the deadly viral disease after more than two years shatters Nepalâ€™s aim to eliminate the disease.

kathmandupost.com

Steve · « **Reply #7 on:** February 08, 2026, 09:28:22 am »

SUMMARY - In the nation of Mexico, the state of Jalisco issued a health alert on Friday (2026-02-06) and mandated the use of face masks in schools as a measles outbreak hit the state capital, a key host city for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Jalisco is the epicenter of the outbreak, with 1,163 cases confirmed this year and 2,092 suspected cases, according to Mexico's government.

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Measles outbreak issues health alert in Mexico | The Asian Age Online, Bangladesh

The Mexican state of Jalisco on Friday issued a health alert and mandated the use of face masks in schools as a measles outbreak hit the state capital, a

The Asian Age · dailyasianage.com

Data Report · « **Reply #8 on:** February 10, 2026, 10:23:06 pm »

Tokyo issues measles warning for two domestic flights after infected passenger travels.

Source of information.

1. Dimsum Daily.

Tokyo issues measles warning for two domestic flights after infected passenger travels

Health officials in Tokyo have issued an alert after a passenger diagnosed with measles travelled on two domestic flights between Haneda and New Chitose airports.

Dimsum Daily · dimsumdaily.hk

Steve · « **Reply #9 on:** February 15, 2026, 09:37:55 am »

SUMMARY - In the United Kingdom, parts of the city of London are experiencing an outbreak of measles amongst children under the age of 10. In the town of Enfield, there have been 34 confirmed cases with another 60 suspected cases from the first of the year to February 9th. The vaccination rate in Enfield is presently at 64.3% which is one of the lowest rates in the country.

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â€˜Big measles outbreakâ€™ leaves children hospitalised as health officials give warning | The Independent

independent.co.uk

Data Report · « **Reply #10 on:** February 15, 2026, 12:58:33 pm »

Quote from: Steve on February 15, 2026, 09:37:55 am

SUMMARY - In the United Kingdom, parts of the city of London are experiencing an outbreak of measles amongst children under the age of 10. In the town of Enfield, there have been 34 confirmed cases with another 60 suspected cases from the first of the year to February 9th. The vaccination rate in Enfield is presently at 64.3% which is one of the lowest rates in the country.

LINK - https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/measles-outbreak-london-enfield-nhs-vaccines-b2920751.html

I am really concerned with how fast this outbreak has poped up and gone to 60 cases. Usually ones that start of big continue to grow fast.

Data Report · « **Reply #11 on:** February 25, 2026, 06:02:26 am »

Japan sees spike in measles cases: Authorities warn potential contacts.

Source of information.

1. CGTN.

Japan sees spike in measles cases: Authorities warn potential contacts

Recent data released by Japanese health authorities on February 24, 2026, indicates an upward trend in measles cases across the country.

news.cgtn.com

Steve · « **Reply #12 on:** February 26, 2026, 03:04:27 pm »

SUMMARY - In the United Kingdom, it is reported that there are 123 confirmed cases of measles in the city of London for the year 2026 as part of a total of 340 suspected cases. Between January 1, 2024 and February 23, 2026, there have been 1,117 in "England."

NOTE - For international readers, "England" can be both a generic and specific term, meaning either the 'country' of England within the United Kingdom or the entire United Kingdom. Given that this is a UK website, it is probably being specific to the 'country' of England.

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London now hit with more than 300 suspected cases in measles outbreak, leaked report shows | The Independent

independent.co.uk

Data Report · « **Reply #13 on:** February 27, 2026, 05:49:29 am »

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) —The Ministry of Health and Welfare confirmed a second case of measles on Friday, after an initial case was reported earlier in February, with a wider cluster likely to develop.

Source of informaion.

1. Taiwan News.

CDC issues warning for measles cluster in north Taiwan | Taiwan News | Feb. 27, 2026 18:26

2 cases confirmed in New Taipei, 526 possible contacts ordered to self-monitor | Feb. 27, 2026 18:26

taiwannews.com.tw

Data Report · « **Reply #14 on:** February 27, 2026, 05:59:03 am »

Measles Cases Linked to Hyderabad Flight Prompt Alerts in NZ, Singapore.

Source of information.

1. The Traveler.

Measles Cases Linked to Hyderabad Flight Prompt Alerts in NZ, Singapore

New Zealand and Singapore health authorities are tracing contacts and urging vaccination after two measles cases flew from Hyderabad via Changi Airport to Auckland.

The Traveler · thetraveler.org

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