1) 2,318 measles cases have been reported through mid-July 2026, the highest since 1991 and surpassing 2025’s record. 2) Outbreaks are centered in South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, Arizona, and Pennsylvania, with Florida and Maryland also affected. 3) About 93% of cases are in unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown status. 4) Officials warn counts may underestimate the true spread and vaccination levels below 95% jeopardize the nation’s measles-elimination status, which is under international review later this year. 5) With five months left in 2026, the total could rise further as outbreaks continue.