Shasta County Measles Outbreak Remains Contained with Eight Confirmed Cases
- Elisa Ballard
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Redding, CA – February 11, 2026 – Health officials in Shasta County report that the ongoing measles outbreak, first identified on January 30, 2026, has resulted in eight confirmed cases, but remains contained due to effective public health measures and community cooperation.
The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) Public Health Branch announced on February 10 that seven additional cases were confirmed, bringing the total to eight. Importantly, all new cases involve close contacts of the initial patient, and these individuals followed early isolation guidance before becoming contagious. As a result, no new public exposure sites have been identified beyond those linked to the original case.
“This is an expected development based on early contact tracing,” HHSA stated in its press release. Public Health Director Katie Cassidy praised the affected individuals and the community for their cooperation, noting that quick action has helped manage the outbreak and protect residents. “Your quick action and support have helped us manage this outbreak and continue protecting our community.”
The additional cases did not lead to further community spread because patients isolated promptly upon identification as contacts. Public Health continues to monitor and notify potentially exposed individuals from the original patient's contagious period (approximately eight days in late January).
Potential exposure locations, all from January, remain limited to:
Ninja Coalition (900 Dana Drive, Redding) on January 23, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
An informal outdoor capture-the-flag event at Highland Neighborhood Park (555 Mill Valley Parkway, Redding) on January 23, noon–4 p.m.
Osaka Sushi (1340 Churn Creek Rd., Redding) on January 23, 6:30–10 p.m.
A gym basketball game at the former CrossPointe Community Church (2960 Hartnell Ave., Redding) on January 24, 1:45–5 p.m.
Costco (4805 Bechelli Lane, Redding) on January 24, 6:30–9 p.m.
Churn Creek Healthcare clinic (3184 Churn Creek Road, Redding) on January 28, 1:45–5 p.m.
Officials emphasize that these sites are now safe to visit, with no ongoing risk. Anyone who may have been present during the specified times is urged to check their vaccination status and monitor for symptoms, which typically appear 7–14 days after exposure and include high fever, cough, runny nose, red/watery eyes, and a rash.
The most effective prevention is the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine, with two doses providing about 97% protection. Residents can verify records online at myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov or contact local providers and pharmacies for vaccination.
For guidance, call the Shasta County Measles Information Line at (530) 638-5580 (8 a.m.–5 p.m., daily). If symptoms develop, contact a healthcare provider before visiting any facility to avoid spreading the virus.
As of February 10, the outbreak shows no signs of wider community transmission, highlighting the success of isolation protocols and contact tracing in keeping it contained. Public Health officials continue to monitor the situation closely.
For more information about the measles, visit the Centers for Disease Control website:
