Staff Report / September 16, 2026
WAYNE COUNTY – Wayne County Public Health confirmed Saturday, September 12, that two individuals have tested positive for measles, marking the county’s first documented cases of the virus.
Health officials reported that both confirmed cases involve unvaccinated residents. The county department is actively conducting contact tracing and coordinating closely with the New York State Department of Health and local medical providers to monitor exposed individuals and limit potential community transmission.
The local diagnoses come amid a broader national surge in infections. According to updated data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 3,294 measles cases have been confirmed across 47 states as of September 10.
Key details regarding the local cases and regional health guidance include:
- Local Status: First two documented measles cases confirmed in Wayne County, both involving unvaccinated individuals.
- Public Health Response: County officials are performing contact tracing, notifying potentially exposed individuals, and partnering with state and local healthcare systems.
- National Context: The CDC reports 3,294 nationwide cases across 47 states through early September.
