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Two measles cases reported in the Lehigh Valley

Lehigh students and staff were notified Aug. 10 of two measles cases in the Lehigh Valley — the area's first since 2019 — amid a nationwide resurgence and were reminded of the university's vaccination requirements.

Published Sep 6, 2026, 7:44 PM EDT | Lehigh University

The Lehigh Valley recorded two measles cases in August, its first reported since 2019 amid a nationwide resurgence. Lehigh University emailed students and staff on Aug. 10 informing them of the cases and reminding the campus community of the school's vaccine requirements; St. Luke’s Hospital Network reported the cases.