Kentucky has now reported 207 confirmed measles cases in 2026, as the state continues to deal with its largest measles outbreak in decades.
The latest Kentucky measles case data provided by the state shows 13 people have been hospitalized and no deaths have been reported.
The outbreak has been particularly concentrated in several Kentucky counties. Christian County has reported 66 cases, Laurel County 56 and Trigg County 32, according to recently reported state data. Together, those three counties account for roughly three-quarters of the state’s cases. Bath County has also seen a significant number of infections…