Health officials in Pike County, Ohio, now count 22 confirmed measles cases and two suspected cases, according to the Pike County General Health District. The tally grew by 20 confirmed cases as of Friday, the district said.
Contact tracing for the cases has been finished, the district said. That work involved locating possible exposures, alerting people who may have been in contact with patients, and giving guidance to those potentially exposed.
Measles can produce a high fever, cough, runny nose and eyes that are red or watery, along with a rash. The district said illness usually begins seven to 14 days after a person is exposed, although symptoms can take as long as 21 days to emerge.
Anyone who notices symptoms is advised to keep away from other people and to reach a health care provider without delay.
WSAZ published the figures on Oct. 23, 2026. The report did not include the ages of those affected, their vaccination status, or where exposures may have occurred.