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Wisconsin Reports First Measles Case of 2026
27 Jan
Summary
- Waukesha County, Wisconsin, confirmed its first measles case of 2026.
- The case is linked to international travel amidst a growing U.S. outbreak.
- Over 400 measles cases reported nationwide as of January 22, 2026.
Wisconsin health officials announced on Monday, January 26, 2026, that a person in Waukesha County has contracted measles. This marks the state's first reported case in 2026 and occurs as a significant nationwide outbreak escalates.
The identified case in Waukesha County is associated with international travel, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The agency has not yet released details regarding the individual's age, gender, or vaccination status.
Currently, no public exposure locations have been identified. Health departments in Waukesha County and at the state level are actively working to inform individuals who may have been exposed to the virus.
This situation arises as the U.S. faces a surge in measles cases, with over 400 confirmed infections reported by January 22, 2026. Outbreaks in South Carolina and the Arizona-Utah border region are reportedly growing, potentially jeopardizing the country's measles-free status, which has been maintained since 2000.
