{
  "question": "Was today a measles outbreak in Ohio?",
  "url": "https://was.today/a-measles-outbreak-in-ohio",
  "verdict": "yes",
  "headline": "YES",
  "answer": "Yes — Ohio is in an ongoing measles outbreak, with about 228–231 cases across 21 counties in 2026.",
  "details": [
    "Ohio at 231 confirmed cases as of Oct. 11, up from 45 in 2025",
    "Cases spread across 21 counties, including Medina County's first",
    "CDC week-41 data still lists Ohio cases week ending Oct. 17"
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)",
      "url": "https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/262471"
    },
    {
      "title": "AAP",
      "url": "https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/36625/Measles-cases-double-last-year-s-total-flu?searchresult=1?autologincheck=redirected"
    },
    {
      "title": "Medina County Health Department",
      "url": "https://medinahealth.org/health-alerts/"
    }
  ],
  "date": "2026-10-26",
  "place": "OH, United States",
  "permalink": "https://was.today/a-measles-outbreak-in-ohio/2026-10-26/us/oh",
  "scope": "region",
  "volatile": false,
  "generatedAt": "2026-10-26T10:14:32.884Z"
}