Latest UKHSA statistics show 59 confirmed cases in Enfield with a further 12 in Haringay.

An NHS North Central London ICB spokesperson said: ‘There has been a significant outbreak of measles in north London, with most of the cases in Enfield and a smaller cluster in Haringey.

‘We are working closely with Enfield Council, Haringey Council, the UKHSA, NHS England and system partners to co-ordinate our response, handle media enquiries, brief spokespeople, communicate with residents and reply to queries.

‘We are engaging with communities in the area of the outbreak, working with partners, faith leaders, Public Voice Haringey and the Bridge Renewal Trust.'

North Central London ICB's chief medical officer, Dr Jo Sauvage, has reported local MMR uptake of 65%, consistent with wider London, but well below optimal levels.

Vaccination clinics have been set up for school age children in the area.

The UK recently lost its World Health Organisation (WHO) measles elimination status after over 2,900 cases were confirmed in England in 2024, the highest levels in decades. 

At the same time childhood vaccination rates were, and still are, well below the 95% WHO uptake target needed to prevent measles outbreaks.