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Washington (state)

Pacific Northwest US state; reported 46 measles cases in the 2026 national outbreak.

Washington state reported 46 confirmed measles cases in the 2026 US outbreak, part of a national total that reached 2,318 by 24 July, surpassing 2025's full-year record with no deaths recorded.

Last refreshed: 31 July 2026

Key Question

Why does Washington state have 46 measles cases in the 2026 US outbreak?

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Background

Washington is a Pacific Northwest US state bordering Canada to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the west, with Olympia as its capital and Seattle as its largest city. It spans the Cascade Range, from temperate rainforest on the wetter western side to drier agricultural country to the east.

The state reported 46 confirmed measles cases in the 2026 US outbreak, part of a national total that reached 2,318 cases by 24 July, surpassing 2025's full-year record of 2,289, with no deaths recorded in 2026. Its case count places it among the more affected states in the 2026 resurgence, though well below the leading totals recorded in Utah and Pennsylvania.

Common Questions
How many measles cases does Washington state have in 2026?
Washington state reported 46 confirmed measles cases as part of the 2026 US outbreak, which reached 2,318 cases nationally by 24 July.Source:
Where is Washington state?
Washington is a Pacific Northwest US state bordering Canada to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the west, with Olympia as its capital and Seattle its largest city.
Is Washington state the same as Washington DC?
No, Washington state is a separate Pacific Northwest state; Washington DC is the US capital on the other side of the country.
How big is the 2026 US measles outbreak?
The US had confirmed 2,318 measles cases by 24 July 2026, surpassing 2025's full-year record of 2,289, with no deaths recorded in 2026.Source: