Kentucky’s measles outbreak continues to grow, with 53 confirmed cases reported across the state in 2026. The latest figures also show that seven people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
The Kentucky Department for Public Health says most reported cases involve people without a recorded measles vaccination. Health officials continue to monitor the outbreak and investigate additional cases and exposures.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Latest Information |
|---|---|
| Outbreak | Kentucky measles outbreak |
| Total Cases | 53 reported cases |
| Hospitalizations | 7 people |
| Deaths | 0 reported |
| Year | 2026 |
| Most Affected County | Christian County, 20 cases |
| Other Affected Counties | Barren, Caldwell, Carroll, Jessamine, Lewis, Owen, Todd, Trigg, Trimble and Washington |
| Vaccination Status | Most reported cases involved people without a recorded measles vaccination |
| Current Status | Health officials continue to monitor the outbreak |
Kentucky Measles Cases Continue to Rise
The latest Kentucky data show 53 measles cases in 2026. Christian County has reported the highest number, with 20 cases. Trigg County follows with 10 cases.
Several other counties have also reported cases. These include Barren, Caldwell, Carroll, Lewis, Owen, Todd, Trimble and Washington counties.
The state dashboard is updated regularly by the Kentucky Department for Public Health. The agency says additional cases and exposures are still under investigation.
County by County Measles Cases
According to the latest figures reported on September 21, the cases are distributed as follows:
| County | Reported Cases |
|---|---|
| Barren County | 5 |
| Caldwell County | 2 |
| Carroll County | 1 |
| Christian County | 20 |
| Jessamine County | 4 |
| Lewis County | 2 |
| Owen County | 2 |
| Todd County | 1 |
| Trigg County | 10 |
| Trimble County | 1 |
| Washington County | 5 |
| Total 2026 Cases | 53 |
Hospitalizations have also increased during the outbreak.
Kentucky’s latest report lists seven hospitalizations connected to the 2026 measles cases. The state has reported no deaths from the outbreak so far.
The number of hospitalizations increased from earlier reports as new cases were confirmed.
Vaccination Information
KDPH reports that most people with measles in the outbreak did not have a recorded vaccination.
The vaccination information has changed as the state has added new cases. The September 21 update reported one case involving a person who had received one vaccine dose and one case involving a person who had received two doses.
Kentucky Measles Cases Reach 53
Kentucky’s 2026 measles outbreak has reached 53 reported cases and seven hospitalizations, according to the latest figures available on September 21. No deaths have been reported.
Christian County remains the county with the highest number of reported cases, while several other counties continue to report infections. State health officials are monitoring the outbreak and updating the case data as new information becomes available.
