Kentucky has a measles outbreak, most cases in decades

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: August 18, 2026

Words: 445

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Kentucky has a measles outbreak, according to the state’s Department for Public Health.

The state confirmed 15 cases in Christian, Owen, Todd, Trigg, and Washington Counties in the last four days, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services said Tuesday.

“Working with local health departments, the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) is actively investigating and expects case numbers and counties associated with the outbreak to increase,” the cabinet said. Earlier this year, four …

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