Overview
- Provisional figures to November 17 list 42 confirmed cases in Salford, 10 in Oldham and 11 in Manchester, marking localized spread within Greater Manchester.
- England has recorded 847 laboratory‑confirmed cases so far in 2025, after 2,911 last year, with UKHSA noting activity stabilised nationally since mid‑July.
- Most cases this year are in children, with 69% in those aged 10 and under and about 26% in people aged 15 and above.
- UKHSA describes measles as highly contagious, with one case able to infect up to 15 others, and it can lead to complications such as pneumonia and meningitis.
- Public guidance urges checking MMR status and booking catch‑ups with GP practices, calling ahead if measles is suspected, and seeking urgent care for severe breathing problems, seizures or signs of serious deterioration.