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2 clusters · 2 sources · 20 days · First seen · Last updated
Categories: HEALTH
US western measles outbreak 2026
Entities: Elder 1 Fire · Montana · Silvertip Fire · Greg Gianforte · Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services
Overview
In early July, Teton County, Wyoming declared a local emergency after confirming a measles outbreak, signaling heightened concern in the region. By the end of the month, Montana reported no active measles cases, marking a stark contrast to neighboring states where dozens to hundreds of infections persisted. While Montana celebrated a mid‑summer absence of measles, the state also faced expanding wildfires, underscoring simultaneous public‑health and environmental challenges across the western United States.
Timeline
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4 days ago
[HEALTH] 2 sourcesMontana Reports Zero Measles Cases Mid‑Summer as Fires Rage and Foster Care Policy ShiftsMontana reports no measles cases mid‑summer, ends the “orphan tax” for foster children, and fights two growing wildfires covering 4,000 and 900 acres.
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23 days ago
[HEALTH] 2 sourcesTeton County, Wyoming Declares Local Emergency Over Measles OutbreakTeton County, Wyoming, declared a local emergency after three measles cases at Colter Bay Village; a third adult case was confirmed, prompting vaccination and exposure warnings.
Sources
shop-eat-surf-outdoor.com · z100missoula.com