SINGAPORE, July 31 -- Singapore has recorded 40 measles cases so far this year, the highest annual total since 2020, prompting health authorities to step up monitoring as infections rise globally.

But experts say there is no need for alarm, with Singapore's high vaccination coverage keeping the risk of a large outbreak low, news outlet CNA reported today.

Here is what you need to know:

How many measles cases has Singapore recorded?

Singapore has reported 40 measles cases in the first seven months of 2026, already exceeding the 27 cases recorded throughout 2025.

The latest figure is the highest since 2020, but remains below the 152 cases reported in 2019 during a period of widespread global outbreaks.

Why are cases increasing?

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