<2>Measles Outbreak in London: 34 New Cases Confirmed and Children Admitted to Hospital
<3>UK Health Security Agency Warns of Rise in Measles Cases
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed a total of 130 measles cases in England so far this year, with 34 cases reported in the past week. This alarming rise in cases has prompted the agency to urge parents to ensure their children get vaccinated.
Measles Cases by Month
So far this year, 103 cases have been reported in January and 27 in February (as of 16 February). The true number of cases is likely higher due to the time lag involved when confirming cases through laboratory testing.
Comparison to Last Year’s Figures
Last year, just under 1000 total cases were reported across England, with 88 reported in January and 68 reported in February 2025. The recent increase has largely been driven by an outbreak in north London.
Outbreak in North London
So far, 50 cases have been confirmed in Enfield, while Haringey has reported 10 cases. For comparison, Enfield reported just