The United States has recorded 31 new measles infections in the past week, pushing the year’s total to 2,104. This figure is approaching the 2,288 confirmed cases reported for the entirety of 2025.
Of the current year’s cases, 2,093 were contracted within the country, while the remaining 11 are linked to international travel. A total of 30 outbreaks have been identified, with no new outbreaks reported since the last update. In 2025, there were 48 outbreaks.
A significant portion of this year’s measles cases involve children, with 21% affecting those aged 5 and under, and 51% impacting individuals between the ages of 5 and 19. Hospitalization rates stand at 6%, a decrease from 11% in 2025. Notably, 93% of all measles patients are either unvaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status.
Virginia sees a substantial increase in cases
Virginia is experiencing a significant surge in measles, with 19 new cases reported in the last week, bringing its total to 129. The majority of these cases are connected to an ongoing outbreak in Buckingham County that started in May. In contrast, Virginia reported only five measles cases throughout 2025.
South Carolina continues to lead in case numbers for the year, with 670, although a large outbreak in the Upstate region has now concluded. Utah follows with 498 cases, an increase of eight from the previous week, according to CDC data, though state health department figures list 490.
Since June 20 of last year, Utah has reported 680 measles cases across 22 of its 29 counties, primarily originating from an outbreak in under-vaccinated communities near the Utah-Arizona border. Despite a slowdown in cases, state epidemiologist Leisha Nolen expressed concern that the virus could easily re-ignite. "We just need those few cases to hit the wrong community and it could flare up really big again," she stated.
Texas ranks third in case numbers for the year with 182, followed by Florida with 141.