Interactive map shows London measles hotspots where disease is spreading and kids aren't getting vaccinatedLondon has seen over half of England's measles casesView 2 Images The vast majority of new measles cases were in children under 10 (Image: supersizer via Getty Images)A fresh map has exposed the areas of London where measles has made a comeback, following the UK's loss of its elimination status for the infection. The World Health Organisation (WHO) removed the UK's elimination status after the illness spread continuously for over 12 months. Across England, there were 2,911 laboratory-confirmed measles cases in 2024. The latest data indicates that measles cases have declined since the 2024 peak. This includes at least 491 London cases that received laboratory confirmation in 2025.