Author Topic: 2026 International Measles Tracking Thread (Read 932 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.

https://www.aviationanalysis.net/measles-exposure-alert-issued-at-sydney-airport-after-qantas-flight/

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.

https://energeticcity.ca/2026/01/08/northeast-b-c-starts-2026-with-11-new-measles-cases/

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.

LINK - https://ca.news.yahoo.com/18-more-measles-cases-4-151245640.html

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 - https://www.24newshd.tv/25-Jan-2026/two-kids-die-measles-kashmore

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.

LINK - https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/measles-outbreak-ravages-children-in-darfurs-jebel-marra-dengue-fever-malaria-emerge-in-sudan-capital

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.

LINK - https://kathmandupost.com/health/2026/01/26/measles-resurges-in-malangwa-of-sarlahi-seven-test-positive-for-deadly-virus

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.

LINK - https://dailyasianage.com/news/347985/measles-outbreak-issues-health-alert-in-mexico

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.

https://www.dimsumdaily.hk/tokyo-issues-measles-warning-for-two-domestic-flights-after-infected-passenger-travels/

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.

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

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.

https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-02-25/Japan-sees-spike-in-measles-cases-Authorities-warn-potential-contacts-1L2Y5ToUSVW/p.html

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.

LINK - https://www.independent.co.uk/news/health/measles-outbreak-london-mmr-vaccine-b2928039.html

Data Report · « **Reply #13 on:** **Today** at 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.

https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/6310714

Data Report · « **Reply #14 on:** **Today** at 05:59:03 am »

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

Source of information.

1. The Traveler.

https://www.thetraveler.org/measles-cases-linked-to-hyderabad-flight-prompt-alerts-in-nz-singapore/

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