Coverage dated November 10, 2026

New close contacts of previous Macon County measles case brings Georgia's total this year to 28

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The video above is from a previous case. ATLANTA (WRBL) — Officials with the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) announced on Tuesday that three individuals who came into contact with a measles case confirmed on October 12 have also been confirmed to have the contagious infection.

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WSAV-TV
DPH confirms three additional measles cases in Macon County (opens WSAV-TV)
Published Nov 10, 2026
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Georgia has 28 confirmed measles cases in 2026, which is up from only 10 cases in 2025.
WRBL Columbus
New close contacts of previous Macon County measles case brings Georgia's total this year to 28 (opens WRBL Columbus)
Published Nov 10, 2026
WRBL Columbus's feed description
The video above is from a previous case. ATLANTA (WRBL) — Officials with the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) announced on Tuesday that three individuals who came into contact with a measles case confirmed on October 12 have also been confirmed to have the contagious infection.
Fox5 Atlanta
Why Georgia measles cases are surging past last year's totals (opens Fox5 Atlanta)
Published Nov 10, 2026
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Three new measles cases have been confirmed in Macon County among people exposed to a previous patient, state health officials announced Tuesday. Macon County measles outbreak The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed the three individuals contracted the virus after coming into close contact…