North Dakota reports first measles case of 2026

By: Michael Achterling

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: February 4, 2026

Words: 386

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Williams County in northwest North Dakota reported a measles case, the state’s first case of the disease in 2026, the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services said Wednesday.

The individual was unvaccinated and acquired the disease out of state, the department said in a statement. The agency’s measles dashboard indicates the person is 20 or older.

There are no known community exposure locations, the agency said.

“This case serves as a reminder …

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