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OriginalSourceThe Japan TimesJapanLeanCenterCredibilityPublished23:54 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe Japan TimesJapanLeanCenterCredibilityPublished23:54 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC

“U.S. loses measles elimination status as cases break records”

“The CDC has confirmed 5,412 measles cases in 2026, more than double last year’s total and the highest number since 1991.”

The U.S. lost measles elimination status after record cases and a 12-month circulating strain in Utah.

Key points

  • PAHO reviewed evidence and determined US lost eradication status.
  • Utah outbreak infected more than 700 people.
  • Decision due to measles virus circulating for 12 months in a community.
  • PAHO and CDC did not immediately comment on the decision.
  • The decision marks a shift from previous measles elimination status in the US.
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    The United States has lost its measles elimination status.

    PAHO finds 12 months of continuous transmission, ending 26 years without sustained spread.

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    The United States has lost its measles elimination status.

    PAHO finds 12 months of continuous transmission, ending 26 years without sustained spread.
    SourcesThe Wall Street Journal00:30 UTCReuters00:55 UTCThe West Australian01:11 UTCCNN01:22 UTCMyJoyOnline.com01:49 UTCMint02:05 UTCVG03:04 UTCTBS NEWS DIG03:56 UTCand 32 more