One measles case confirmed in Walsh County; three additional cases in Pembina County
Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:35 am
Categories: Immunization, Public HealthNorth Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is reporting one confirmed measles case in Walsh County. This is the first case reported in Walsh County. The individual reported recent travel to Pembina County.
Three additional cases are also being reported in Pembina County, bringing the total number of cases in the state in 2026 to 11.
North Dakota confirms 7 measles cases, public advised of potential exposures
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:00 am
Categories: Public HealthNorth Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) reports that the 2026 measles case count has risen to seven total confirmed cases, including six in Pembina County and one in Williams County. Two individuals have been hospitalized, and five of the cases involve adults over age 19.
Individuals contagious with measles visited numerous public locations throughout the state during their infectious period. Anyone who was present at these locations during the listed dates and times could have been exposed. Details of exposure locations, along with guidance on what to do if you may have been exposed, are available at hhs.nd.gov/measles.
HHS announces delayed office openings today, Feb. 18
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 06:45 am
Categories: Announcement, Closure or DelayHHS or ND Health and Human Services offices in several locations will open two hours late today, Feb. 18, at 10 a.m. in respective time zones.
BISMARCK, N.D. (Feb. 18, 2026) – North Dakota Health and Human Services offices in Devils Lake, Grafton, Rolla, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Rolla, Valley City and Williston will open two hours late Wednesday, Feb. 18, due to hazardous weather and road conditions. Affected offices include regional behavioral health clinics and their satellite and outreach offices, and vocational rehabilitation offices . Details appear below.
Weather Update: Additional HHS office closures and delay notifications
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Due to continued hazardous weather and road conditions, North Dakota Health and Human Services has closed additional offices today, Wednesday, Feb. 18, while some locations will continue with delayed openings.
The following offices are closed for the remainder of the day:
Williston: Northwest Behavioral Health Clinic and the regional vocational rehabilitation and child support offices in Williston
Valley City: outreach office for South Central Behavioral Health Clinic
Grafton: outreach office for Northeast Behavioral Health Clinic
One case of measles reported in Pembina County; brings 2026 cases to two in North Dakota
Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:00 am
Categories: Public HealthThe North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is reporting one confirmed case of measles in Pembina County. This is the second measles case reported in North Dakota in 2026 and the first from Pembina County.
