Dallas / Fort Worth

Epidemiological Brief

Dallas/Fort Worth faces the most acute multi-pathogen burden among all 16 World Cup host cities. Texas recorded 68 new measles cases in epidemiological week (EW) 18, bringing the state's 2026 cumulative total to 710—the highest among all host-state jurisdictions. The outbreak is concentrated in under-vaccinated communities across several North Texas counties. Concurrent mpox (clade II) transmission reached the 52-week state maximum with 3 new cases in EW17 (47 YTD), yielding a normalized mpox signal of 100/100. Influenza A(H3N2) contributed 2,337 weekly cases against a state peak of 15,854, reflecting continued late-season activity. No hantavirus cases were detected this week. The composite Santé score is 48.8 (medium), driven equally by measles and mpox. Venue health teams should verify two-dose MMR coverage for all staff and activate rapid measles trace-back protocols for any confirmed imported cases. Mpox vaccination (JYNNEOS) should be promoted among at-risk attendees. Hantavirus rodent-exposure risk near outdoor venues remains a watch signal. Sante Index v0 is a watching signal, not a forecast.

Model v0 · Updated Jun 8, 2026