Two child deaths related to measles have been confirmed in England during 2026, raising concerns about the disease.
As of June 8, 2026, 736 confirmed cases of measles have been reported, with 106 new cases in the previous two weeks. The majority of cases (61%) are in children aged ten and under.
London is the worst affected region, accounting for 55% of cases (404). MMR vaccine coverage remains below the 95% threshold recommended by the WHO, particularly in London (73.3% for the second dose).
Measles transmission has been re-established in the UK.
