Author Topic: 2026 US Measles Tracking Thread (Read 2144 times)

Data Report · « **on:** January 04, 2026, 04:09:32 am »

This will be the 2026 US Measles tracking thread.

Data Report · « **Reply #1 on:** January 04, 2026, 04:10:40 am »

South Carolina: DPH reports new measles cases in Upstate, bringing outbreak total to 185.

Source of information.

1. Fox Carolina.

https://www.foxcarolina.com/2026/01/02/dph-reports-new-measles-cases-upstate-bringing-outbreak-total-185/

Data Report · « **Reply #2 on:** January 05, 2026, 01:41:52 pm »

NCDHHS confirms measles exposure in Gaston County, issues warning to residents.

Source of information.

1. Spectrum local News.

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte/news/2026/01/05/ncdhhs-confirms-measles-exposure-in-gaston-county--issues-warning-to-residents

Data Report · « **Reply #3 on:** January 05, 2026, 11:22:00 pm »

I got a bad feeling the US will pass the 2025 measles count this year.
Four confirmed measles cases reported in Nebraska, no community spread identified.

Source of information.

1. KETV.

https://www.ketv.com/article/nebraska-measles-additional-confirmed-measles-cases-reported/69920252

Data Report · « **Reply #4 on:** January 05, 2026, 11:29:38 pm »

The Kentucky Department for Public Health is warning of potential measles exposures in Grant County.

Source of information.

1. Lexington KY.

https://lexingtonky.news/2026/01/05/measles-alert-for-northern-kentucky/

Data Report · « **Reply #5 on:** January 06, 2026, 03:10:16 pm »

South Carolina: Upstate measles outbreak surpasses 200 cases; 2 schools, 4 churches exposed.

Source of information.

1. Fox Carolina.

https://www.foxcarolina.com/2026/01/06/upstate-measles-outbreak-surpasses-200-cases-2-schools-5-churches-exposed/

Steve · « **Reply #6 on:** January 07, 2026, 03:05:50 pm »

SUMMARY - Health officials in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, are monitoring a measles outbreak involving 3 children. One of the cases is already confirmed while the other 2 are "presumed probable." All 3 live in the same household and all were unvaccinated. They were exposed to measles while traveling for the holidays.

LINK - https://www.wkbn.com/news/ohio/kids-sick-in-cuyahoga-county-measles-outbreak/

Steve · « **Reply #7 on:** January 07, 2026, 03:13:36 pm »

SUMMARY - Three North Carolina children have contracted measles after visiting South Carolina. The children are from Buncombe County and went to Spartanburg County in South Carolina. The vaccination status of the three children before contracting measles is unknown. There are two other cases of measles in North Carolina, with one of them being in Polk County.

LINK - https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/3-north-carolina-children-contract-measles-after-south-carolina-trip/DF2G7K6EG5CB5ENJ5VLKLVLZ2Q/

Steve · « **Reply #8 on:** January 08, 2026, 03:17:27 pm »

SUMMARY - Officials are warning travelers who were in Memphis International Airport (state: Tennessee) of a measles exposure incident. Times of concern were December 30, 2025 & January 3, 2026.

LINK - https://www.aol.com/articles/measles-case-confirmed-memphis-international-155456946.html

Steve · « **Reply #9 on:** January 09, 2026, 02:59:40 pm »

SUMMARY - Three cities in Washington State (Marysville, Mukilteo, and Everett) are on alert for measles exposures after an adult and three children, visiting from South Carolina became infected with measles. Officials state that the infected visited all three cities along with the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Detailed exposure sites and times are listed in the article.

LINK - https://mynorthwest.com/local/measles-king-snohomish-counties/4185207

Steve · « **Reply #10 on:** January 09, 2026, 03:03:02 pm »

SUMMARY - At least 99 new measles cases are being reported in South Carolina amid the state's outbreak. This brings the total number of cases in the state to 310. There are currently 200 people in quarantine, according to health officials. The majority of cases are located around Spartanburg County.

LINK - https://abcnews.go.com/Health/south-carolina-reports-99-new-measles-cases/story?id=129063021

Data Report · « **Reply #11 on:** January 09, 2026, 10:44:54 pm »

Quote from: Steve on January 09, 2026, 03:03:02 pm

SUMMARY - At least 99 new measles cases are being reported in South Carolina amid the state's outbreak. This brings the total number of cases in the state to 310. There are currently 200 people in quarantine, according to health officials. The majority of cases are located around Spartanburg County.

LINK - https://abcnews.go.com/Health/south-carolina-reports-99-new-measles-cases/story?id=129063021

This is an alarming number of new measles cases in this outbreak.

Data Report · « **Reply #12 on:** January 09, 2026, 11:01:44 pm »

California’s First Measles Case of 2026 Appears to Be Unvaccinated Patient in Bay Area.

Source of information.

1. KQED.

https://www.kqed.org/news/12069161/californias-first-measles-case-of-2026-appears-to-be-unvaccinated-patient-in-bay-area

Data Report · « **Reply #13 on:** January 10, 2026, 11:37:48 am »

This is starting to grow faster, North Carolina confirms 5th measles case as South Carolina's outbreak surges.

Source of information.

1. WLOS

https://wlos.com/news/local/measles-north-carolina-rutherford-county-buncombe-polk-south-carolina-spartanburg-outbreak-vaccines-prevention-unvaccinated-illness-spread-ncdhhs-health-officials-quarantine-symptoms-medical-mission-hospital

Steve · « **Reply #14 on:** January 10, 2026, 01:44:12 pm »

SUMMARY - The state of Oregon has confirmed its first Measles cases for the year 2026. Health officials are investigating two cases of measles in Linn County. There were two measles exposures at two hospitals on January 6 & 7, details in the link below.

LINK - https://www.opb.org/article/2026/01/10/oregon-measles-cases-2026/

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