State health officials have confirmed four measles cases in Middle Tennessee—two in the Mid-Cumberland Region and two in the Upper Cumberland area.
The state’s first case was reported on March 21. Since then, three additional cases have been confirmed, including one directly linked to the original.
Nationwide, CDC data shows 483 measles cases have led to 70 hospitalizations and one child fatality. Tennessee has not reported any hospitalizations, though health officials are actively tracking potential exposures.
