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Measles cases on the rise in Kentucky

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Newest development Aug 17, 2026 · 3 reportsMeasles cases on the rise in Kentucky

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Measles is on the rise in Kentucky. 19 cases have been confirmed across the state so far. Kentucky health officials say two of those patients are in the hospital. The county with the highest number of cases is just outside of the Tri-State in Christian County.

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  1. Kentucky health officials warn of possible measles outbreak after 1 confirmed case

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    Measles cases on the rise in Kentucky

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  1. WHAS Louisville

    Measles outbreak suspected in Kentucky after officials report confirmed case (opens WHAS Louisville)

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    The latest case in Christian County is believed to have exposed a "high number" of people, health officials said.

  2. WKRN Nashville

    1 case of measles confirmed in Christian County, Kentucky (opens WKRN Nashville)

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    Officials said an outbreak may be occurring with other unconfirmed reports of measles within Christian County, but no known public exposures to measles have been identified.

  3. Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW)

    Kentucky health officials warn of possible measles outbreak after 1 confirmed case (opens Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW))

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    Kentucky health officials confirmed a measles case in Christian County, warning of a potential outbreak following numerous community exposures.

  4. WKRN Nashville

    Kentucky officials confirm measles outbreak as number of cases rises (opens WKRN Nashville)

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    The Kentucky Department for Public Health has confirmed a measles outbreak as the number of cases continues to rise.

  5. WOWK Charleston

    Kentucky officials confirm measles outbreak, most cases in 35 years (opens WOWK Charleston)

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    FRANKFORT, Ky. (WOWK) — Kentucky health officials confirmed on Tuesday that the state is facing a measles outbreak, with 2026 seeing the highest number of measles cases since 1991. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) said in a release that 15 cases were confirmed in Christian, Owen, To…

  6. Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW)

    Measles cases on the rise in Kentucky (opens Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW))

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    HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Measles is on the rise in Kentucky. 19 cases have been confirmed across the state so far. Kentucky health officials say two of those patients are in the hospital. The county with the highest number of cases is just outside of the Tri-State in Christian County.