Georgia's Second Measles Case Reported in Bryan County

Unvaccinated person who recently traveled out of state tests positive

Feb. 25, 2026 at 4:19pm

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The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed the state's second reported case of measles this year in an unvaccinated person living in Bryan County, which neighbors Savannah's Chatham County. The infected individual was present at Bryan County Middle High School on February 13, and unvaccinated students have been told to stay out of school for two weeks while contact tracing is conducted.

Why it matters

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease, and outbreaks can pose a serious public health risk, especially for unvaccinated individuals. This case highlights the importance of vaccination and the need for vigilance in monitoring and responding to potential measles exposures in the community.

The details

The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed the measles case over the weekend. The infected person recently traveled out of state and lives in Bryan County, which neighbors Savannah's Chatham County. An email sent to parents in the Bryan County school district said the infected individual was present at Bryan County Middle High School on February 13, but did not identify the patient as a student. Unvaccinated students are being told to stay out of school for two weeks while the local public health department conducts contact tracing. Parents are advised to watch for measles symptoms, such as a rash or fever, in their children.

  • The measles case was confirmed by the Georgia Department of Public Health over the weekend of February 22-23, 2026.
  • The infected individual was present at Bryan County Middle High School on February 13, 2026.

The players

Georgia Department of Public Health

The state agency responsible for monitoring and responding to public health issues, including infectious disease outbreaks.

Bryan County school district

The school district that includes Bryan County Middle High School, where the infected individual was present.

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What they’re saying

“Unvaccinated students are being told to stay out of school for two weeks while the local public health department does contact tracing.”

— Nancy Nydam, State public health department spokesperson

What’s next

The local public health department will continue contact tracing efforts to identify any additional potential exposures and monitor the situation closely.

The takeaway

This measles case underscores the importance of vaccination, as unvaccinated individuals are at a much higher risk of contracting and spreading the highly contagious virus. It also highlights the need for vigilant public health monitoring and rapid response to contain potential outbreaks.