January 17, 2026

Cabarrus County, North Carolina, January 17, 2026 Health officials in North Carolina have confirmed two new cases of measles in siblings from Cabarrus County, raising the state’s total to nine cases since December 2025. The recent exposure occurred at a local emergency department, prompting public health warnings. Mecklenburg County is responding by offering same-day vaccinations as a precaution against potential outbreaks, highlighting the need for increased vaccination rates across communities to