England Measles Outbreak 2026: Nearly 500 Cases as London Becomes Epicentre

Measles outbreak England 2026 as nearly 500 cases confirmed

Figures from the UK Health Security Agency show 477 laboratory-confirmed measles cases between January 1 and April 27, marking a sharp rise in infections — with around two-thirds of cases recorded in children aged 10 and under

England measles outbreak 2026: Nearly 500 cases as London becomes epicentre

Measles cases in England have been rising steadily since the start of 2026, with nearly 500 confirmed infections and children bearing the brunt of the outbreak as MMR vaccination rates decline

Measles warning as Victorian-era disease sweeps UK - nearly 500 cases in 2026

The UK Health Security Agency has reported a sharp rise in measles infections in England in 2026, with 477 laboratory-confirmed cases recorded between January 1 and April 27, with children most affected

Measles warning as cases near 500 in UK - children most at risk

The UK Health Security Agency has reported a sharp rise in measles infections in England in 2026, with 477 laboratory-confirmed cases recorded between January 1 and April 27, with children most affected

Nearly 500 measles cases confirmed in UK outbreak as children most at risk

A measles outbreak is sweeping across the UK in 2026, with 477 laboratory-confirmed cases recorded between January and late April

Victorian-era disease rips through UK as almost 500 cases confirmed in 2026

There have been 477 laboratory-confirmed cases of measles in England between January 1 and April 27, marking a sharp rise in infections