Kentucky Health Officials Report First Measles Case of 2026

Kentucky health officials report first measles case of 2026

Kentucky health officials have confirmed the state's first measles case of 2026, involving an unvaccinated child under five years old from Jessamine County who was exposed to the virus in Fayette County."Measles is a serious and contagious airborne virus," said Melinda Barkely, the communications specialist for the Jessamine County Health Department. "It can actually live in the air up to two hours after exposure. And like I said, it is very con…

Kentucky reports first positive measles case in 2026

The Kentucky Department for Public Health announced in a statement Jan. 15 that an unvaccinated Jessamine County resident has tested positive for measles.