Nearly 20 Measles Cases Confirmed in Southwest Kentucky Amid State’s Worst Outbreak Since 1991

Nearly 20 measles cases confirmed in southwest Kentucky amid state’s worst outbreak since 1991

Nearly 20 cases of measles have been confirmed across multiple counties in southwest Kentucky as the state experiences its worst outbreak of the disease in 35 years, according to data from the Kentucky Department of Public Health.

Potential measles exposure in Richmond

According to the Kentucky Department for Public Health, there has been a potential measles exposure in Richmond.

KY Health Department confirms potential measles exposure in Richmond, Olive Hill

According to the KY Department for Public Health, a potential measles exposure has been identified in Richmond and Olive Hill this week.

Measles cases rise across Tri-State as health officials urge vaccination

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) - Health officials across the Tri-State are monitoring measles cases as Kentucky reports its highest number of cases in more than 35 years and Ohio surpasses 100 cases in 2026. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services said Friday that 29 measles cases have been identified in the state in 2026. [...]

Kentucky measles outbreak grows to 25 active cases, bringing year's total to 29

A measles outbreak in Kentucky has rapidly intensified, with state health officials confirming Thursday that active cases have now climbed to 25 across the commonwealth.