Henry County has joined the list of Indiana’s now 20 counties that have a lab-confirmed positive case of measles. Henry County’s count remained at one as of press time.
On Monday, Nov. 9, Wayne County’s tally remained steady with 17 of the state’s 145 measles cases, according to Indiana Department of Health. Wayne County previously led the state’s case count, but it is now in third place.
Neighboring Randolph County’s count has increased to three.
LaGrange County leads with 36 cases, followed by Adams (19). Other counties: Allen (14), Miami (10), Jennings and Parke (nine), Switzerland (six), DeKalb (five), Elkhart and Jay (three each), Kosciusko and Noble (two), and Marshall, Ohio, Putnam, Ripley and Steuben (one each).
In the most recent weekly analysis (Nov. 3), when the state total was 107, cases were most common among ages 15-19, followed by 25-29, 0-4 and 20-24.
Flu update
IDOH confirmed the state’s second 2026-2027 flu-related death but didn’t share additional details beyond both Hoosiers being 65 or older.
Last season, more than 270 Hoosiers died after contracting flu, IDOH said.
Those at higher risk of serious flu-related complications such as pneumonia, hospitalization and death, IDOH said, include pregnant women, young children (especially those too young to get vaccinated), people who are immunocompromised or have certain chronic illnesses, and older adults.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends flu vaccines for ages 6 months and older to prevent serious illness, especially before indoor holiday gatherings. It takes about two weeks for antibodies to develop after receiving the vaccine.
In addition, IDOH recommends preventing spreading illness by following the three Cs (properly cleaning hands, covering coughs and sneezes with arms or tissues, and containing illness by staying home when sick).
A version of this article will appear in the November 11 2026 print edition of the Western Wayne News.
