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Kansas health officials report no new measles cases since July 6, but the outbreak remains active. According to the Kansas Department of Health and Enviornment (KDHE) Gray, Haskell, and Stevens counties are still under outbreak status because they must pass two full incubation periods—42 days from the last reported case—before being cleared.

Measles can linger in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours. Symptoms appear 7–14 days after exposure and start with a high fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. White spots may develop in the mouth, followed by a red rash that spreads from the face downward.

KDHE warns that the risk of spread could rise as families return from summer travel and the school year begins. Officials continue urging parents to ensure their children are vaccinated against measles.

More details are available on the KDHE website.