The Maricopa County Department of Public Health confirmed a new measles case on Friday, bringing the county’s 2026 total to 14 and the state’s total to 90.
The latest case is linked to a previously confirmed local case that had no travel history or known exposure source, suggesting the virus is spreading within the community, health officials said.
“There are two key steps to stopping this outbreak: prevention and reducing spread,” Dr. Nick Staab, chief medical officer for the health department, said in a news statement. “We have a safe vaccine that is very effective at preventing illness, and for individuals who do get sick, please stay home and away from others so you don’t make them sick also.”…