Measles

After a measles outbreak early this year that began at Ave Maria University, Collier County has shown no new cases recently.

Collier County has now been free of new measles cases for the two-week period ending April 25.

After a one-week hiatus of no new measles cases, Collier County reported a new case during the week ending April 11, which is the most recent data the state is making public.

For the first time in ten weeks, Collier County had no new cases of measles in the week ending April 4.

Measles cases continue to pop up in Southwest Florida.

Measles cases in Florida continue to rise but the rate of the spread has slowed significantly in the last month. According data from the Department of Health, as of March 21 there were 143 reported measles cases in 2026, with the majority still in Collier County. The week before, there were 139.

Measles cases are on the rise again in Southwest Florida.

Cases of measles rose minimally across Florida in the first full week of March. The Reportable Diseases Frequency Report updated weekly by the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Epidemiology showed 132 cases of measles across the state, an increase of eight cases from the Feb. 28 report total.

With Florida’s measles outbreak making headlines, the Sunshine State is preparing to welcome millions of college students and families to its beaches, amusement parks and other hotspots for spring break throughout March and April. Doctors worry those visitors may return home with more than tans.

Another measles outbreak has occurred in the region, this time in Naples. Overall, in Florida, as of Feb. 21, there have been 114 cases of measles reported.