Sweden reports rare measles outbreak linked to Urkult
By The BriefBrief
Sweden’s Public Health Agency says it has recorded 21 measles cases connected to the folk music festival Urkult in the country’s north. Cases were reported in several regions, but all were linked to the festival held in late July and early August. Most affected people were under 18 and most were unvaccinated.
WHO:Sweden’s Public Health Agency
WHAT:Reports 21 measles cases linked to the folk music festival Urkult
WHEN:Aug 19, 2026
WHERE:Sweden
WHY:The cases were connected to the folk music festival Urkult held in late July and early August.
