This year’s measles cases surpass 2025, half of them in London

Key Summary Between 1 January and 17 August 2026, England recorded 970 laboratory-confirmed cases of measles. London has seen the highest concentration of the outbreak, accounting for 51% of all cases, followed by the West Midlands at 16%. Three measles-related deaths have been reported so far in 2026, including two children and one adult with an underlying immunological condition. This year’s l…