North Carolina Measles Cases Rise to 24
By Marge | Published 2026-03-03T21:03:32.146Z
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State health officials confirmed on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, that North Carolina has now reached 24 reported cases of measles since December 2025.
Raleigh -- State health officials confirmed on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, that North Carolina has now reached 24 reported cases of measles since December 2025. This latest update from the Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) highlights a persistent trend, as the state has seen at least one new case nearly every week since the start of 2026.The current spike is largely affecting the state's youth and those without up-to-date vaccinations.Key Data on the OutbreakThe NCDHHS breakdown of th