Kentucky Measles Outbreak Grows to 29 Cases, Most Since 1991

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…

Kentucky’s measles outbreak continues to grow

Health officials urge Kentuckians to talk to their health care provider about getting the the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.(Getty Images)Kentucky’s measles outbreak has increased by 10 new cases, according to state data.  In total the state has now confirmed 29 cases of measles this year, the most seen since 1991, according to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Of those, 17 were confirmed in August, according to the state’s …

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.