Measles Cases Rise Sharply Across U.S. in 2026, With Utah and Florida Among Highest
Measles cases in the United States have increased significantly in 2026, with more than 1,983 cases reported nationally as of May 29, approaching the total for all of 2025. Twelve states and the District of Columbia have already recorded more cases this year than they did in the entirety of 2025. Utah and South Carolina have each surpassed their 2025 totals, and Florida has reported 139 cases so远,
As of May 29, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 1,983 measles cases nationwide in 2026, nearly matching the 2,288 cases recorded for all of 2025. Twelve states and the District of Columbia have already recorded more cases this year than they did in the full year of 2025. Utah and South Carolina have each reported more cases in 2026 than they did in 2025. Florida has reported 139 cases so far in 2026, compared with eight in 2025.
According to bluesky, a measles outbreak in Utah has sickened more than 670 people, including many children whose parents have chosen not to vaccinate them. New data from bluesky shows that people who cannot be vaccinated for various health reasons are also falling ill.
According to gdelt, a sign warning people not to enter a Providence walk-in clinic with measles symptoms was posted on February 26, 2026, in Everett, Washington.
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