(WKYT) – The Kentucky Department for Public Health confirmed an ongoing measles outbreak in the state. There have now been 29 measles cases throughout Kentucky in 2026.
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All cases have been in people who did not have a measles vaccination, according to the KDPH.
The 2026 cases listed on the KDPH site are in the following counties:
| Counties | Number of cases |
|---|---|
| Caldwell County | 1 |
| Christian County | 14 |
| Jessamine County | 4 |
| Owen County | 1 |
| Todd County | 1 |
| Trigg County | 3 |
| Washington County | 5 |
| Total Cases | 29 |
| Total Hospitalized | 2 |
| Total Deaths | 0 |