Measles case confirmed in Cass County, total infections now higher than last year

CASS COUNTY, N.D. (KVRR) — Measles continues to travel around the state of North Dakota, with Cass County now reporting its first confirmed case of the season.

North Dakota Health and Human Services says the individual likely acquired the infection within the state. They have not recently travelled out of state or internationally.

North Dakota has had a total of 38 confirmed cases of measles this year through May 15, and five individuals have been hospitalized. This compares to 36 measles cases in the state in 2025, which resulted in three hospitalizations.