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Weekly measles and rubella situation report (week 40 of 2026)

Updated 2026-11-11

Measles | South Africa | Official event date 2026-10-14 | First indexed 2026-10-30 | OFFICIAL

Key facts

Event type: official
Pathogen / hazard: Measles
Product (if stated): Not stated by source
Geography: South Africa
Official status: Current status unconfirmed · index active
Source-published illness / death counts: Illness count not stated
Notice / event date: 2026-10-14
Primary source: South Africa NICD

Sources

South Africa NICD — primary notice

Source-backed summary

What was reported: South Africa NICD posted this notice: "Weekly measles and rubella situation report (week 40 of 2026)". Open the linked source for dates, geography, and official instructions. Not medical advice.
Where: South Africa; The agency notice only described country-level geography, so the map pin represents a broad area.
When reported (event date): 2026-10-14; First indexed on OutbreakThreat 2026-10-30
Source: South Africa NICD; https://www.nicd.ac.za/weekly-measles-and-rubella-situation-report-week-40-of-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=weekly-measles-and-rubella-situation-report-week-40-of-2026

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Why is this labeled emerging instead of official?: Emerging means the report comes from corroborated secondary sources or an early agency notice that may still be revised. Official means the notice comes directly from an established government health authority.
Should I change my behavior based on this page alone?: Use this page to find the original agency notice. Follow your doctor and local health department for personal health decisions.
What does "official" mean on OutbreakThreat?: Official alerts come directly from a government health agency like WHO, CDC, FDA, or a state health department. We link to the original notice so you can read the full text and context.
What is the difference between an outbreak alert and a confirmed outbreak?: An alert on OutbreakThreat is a dated notice from an agency or reputable source. It might be an investigation update, a health advisory, or a surveillance report. It is not the same as a final case count or an officially declared outbreak. Agencies refine their wording as investigations continue.
How often is outbreak data updated?: We check our source agencies multiple times per day. New notices typically appear on OutbreakThreat within hours. Our editorial summaries are reviewed during business hours (Central Time).
Can I get alerts for my home, school, or business?: Yes. A Free account can save one watch area and receive a weekly digest of matching official notices, with no card required. Paid plans add more watches, and Family/Pro can send near-real-time email. The map and alert index stay free to browse.

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