Tag: Measles

Measles virus detected in wastewater from the Sedona Wastewater Treatment Plant

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COCONINO COUNTY — Yavapai County Community Health Services (YCCHS) and Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) officials announced that wastewater samples from the City of Sedona Wastewater Treatment Plant taken on July 7 and July 9, 2026, have tested positive for measles virus.

Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) monitors wastewater to provide early detection of infectious diseases. The positive wastewater test, conducted by Arizona State Public Health Laboratory (ASPHL), indicates that one or more people with a recent measles infection have been in the area.

People infected with the measles virus may shed the virus in their urine before a rash appears and for several weeks afterward. Wastewater test results can show when the measles virus is in the wastewater, but the results do not indicate how many people in the area are shedding the virus and cannot be traced back to individuals.

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Coconino County health officials recommend taking preventative measures to prevent measles

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COCONINO COUNTY — Measles is a highly contagious viral illness spread through the air by respiratory droplets produced from coughing or sneezing. The illness has seen a resurgence in the United States.

As of June 24, 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a total of 1,227 confirmed measles cases in 37 jurisdictions, including Arizona, where four confirmed cases of measles were identified in Navajo County last month.

There are currently no confirmed cases of measles in Coconino County, however suspect cases have been identified and have been ruled out through further laboratory testing. Most recently, a suspect case was identified in the Page area. The individual has returned to their place of residence and local health officials continue to monitor the case.   

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Measles confirmed in Arizona, no reported cases in Coconino County

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Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and Navajo County Public Health Services District (NCPHSD) identified four confirmed cases of measles in Navajo County.

These individuals are unvaccinated and linked to the same exposure associated with international travel. NCPHSD is working to identify and notify anyone who may have been exposed. There are currently no confirmed cases of measles in Coconino County.

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