Measles cases rise across Tri-State as health officials urge vaccination

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – Health officials across the Tri-State are monitoring measles cases as Kentucky reports its highest number of cases in more than 35 years and Ohio surpasses 100 cases in 2026. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services said Friday that 29 measles cases have been identified in the state in 2026. […]CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – Health officials across the Tri-State are monitoring measles cases as Kentucky reports its highest number of cases in more than 35 years and Ohio surpasses 100 cases in 2026. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services said Friday that 29 measles cases have been identified in the state in 2026. […] Kentucky | WOWK 13 NewsRead MoreSource: WOWK-TV