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Kentucky Measles Outbreak Grows to 29 Cases, Most Since 1991

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky’s measles outbreak continues to expand, with state health officials reporting 29 confirmed cases statewide in 2026, the highest annual total the Commonwealth has seen since 1991. According to the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services’ measles dashboard, 10 new cases have been added since last week. Seventeen of the state’s confirmed cases have been identified in August alone. The latest case …

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Measles cases continue to increase in Kentucky

Kentucky’s measles outbreak has increased by 10 new cases, according to state data.

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Kentucky’s measles outbreak continues to grow

Kentucky’s measles outbreak has increased by 10 new cases, according to state data.

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Measles, MedCan, SROs A Focus During Team KY Discussion

Governor Andy Beshear’s “Team Kentucky” update provided details on economic development, public health, school safety, emergency response and other statewide issues Thursday afternoon, including several developments in western Kentucky. At present, Kentucky still has 25 active confirmed measles cases, with 29 cases reported statewide in 2026 — the most in a year since 1991. All confirmed cases have involved people who were not vaccinated. More t…

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Kentucky measles outbreak grows to 29 cases, most since 1991

Kentucky's measles outbreak continues to expand, with state health officials reporting 29 confirmed cases statewide in 2026, the highest annual total the Commonwealth has seen since 1991.

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