Virtual media briefing on measles in Oregon
Summary
Oregon Health Authority announced a virtual media briefing on measles to be held April 3, 2026 at 1 p.m. State Epidemiologist Dean Sidelinger will provide an update on the state's response to measles cases, including latest case data, exposure location advisories, and wastewater sampling findings. Oregon has reported 13 measles cases so far in 2026.
What changed
OHA issued a media advisory announcing a virtual briefing on the state's measles response. The briefing will cover the latest measles case data (13 total cases in 2026), recent exposure location advisories, investigation coordination with local public health authorities, and wastewater sampling findings. This is an informational update rather than a new regulatory requirement.
No compliance actions are required. Healthcare providers and public health authorities should be aware of the ongoing measles situation in Oregon and may attend the briefing for current data. The briefing is open to the public via YouTube livestream and to media via Zoom. This announcement does not impose any new obligations, deadlines, or penalties.
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TODAY: Virtual media briefing on measles in Oregon
Site Navigation *April 3, 2026*
PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) will hold a media briefing today to give an update on the state's response to recent measles cases in Oregon.
The media briefing is 1 p.m. today (Friday, April 3). Reporters can join via Zoom at this link. A livestream for members of the public is available via YouTube at this link.
Dean Sidelinger, M.D., M.S.Ed., health officer and state epidemiologist at OHA, will discuss the latest measles data, recent OHA advisories about exposure locations, the agency's work with local public health authorities to investigate cases, and what the latest wastewater sampling data show.
A total of 13 measles cases have been reported in Oregon so far in 2026.
Measles is a highly contagious, airborne disease caused by the measles virus. Measles starts with a fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes and sore throat, and is followed by a blotchy rash that begins on the face or at the hair line and then spreads all over the body.
For more information, visit OHA's measles page.
Media contact
Jonathan Modie
OHA External Relations
PHD.Communications@oha.oregon.gov
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