A second person in Louisville has been diagnosed with measles, Mayor Craig Greenberg announced Tuesday during his weekly press conference.
The new case is directly linked to the city’s first confirmed measles case, which was a child who had just come back from a trip abroad. That previous diagnosis sparked public health advisories, including a warning about potential exposure at a local Kroger. Officials said the second patient was already under quarantine and is deemed a “known contact” of the original case.
Health experts stressed that this newest incident should not lead to any new public exposure areas.
This takes the total number of measles cases in Kentucky in 2025 to 14. There have also been cases reported in Fayette, Franklin, Woodford, and Todd counties, as well as one case identified in an international visitor while they were in the state. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services says that at least 12 of the instances involve people who are under 18.
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None of the 14 people who got measles this year had all of their shots. Thirteen of them had not been vaccinated, or their immunization status was unknown, and one had only gotten one dose of the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine. No one in Kentucky who has had both required MMR doses has gotten sick yet.
Where to Get Vaccinated
The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness offers measles immunizations by appointment at its Dixie Highway site. You can also get vaccinated at the Family Health Center, your health care provider, or most local pharmacies, including Walgreens, Kroger, and CVS. Health experts urge calling ahead to schedule a vaccine appointment.
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This article appears in Jul 4-31, 2025.