Florida Reports No New Measles Cases, Indicating Possible Outbreak Slowdown
Florida has reported no new measles cases for the week ending April 4, marking the first time in 10 weeks that Collier County had zero new cases. The state has recorded 144 cases in 2026, with a significant outbreak in Collier County beginning in January. The recent lack of new cases suggests the outbreak may be slowing, although transmission has not been eliminated. The CDC reports 1,671 confirmed measles cases in the U.S. this year, with Florida ranking fourth highest in the country. 
