Kentucky health officials are reporting a continued increase in measles cases across the Commonwealth, with Christian County accounting for the largest share of infections this year.
According to the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s measles dashboard updated Monday morning, the state has confirmed 82 measles cases in 2026. Seven people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
Christian County has recorded 36 cases, the highest of any county in Kentucky. Other counties reporting cases include Barren County with five, Carroll County with five, Jessamine County with four, and Caldwell and Lewis counties with two each…