PAHO finds 12 months of continuous transmission, ending 26 years without sustained spread.
“It is a fully preventable disease. It is unconscionable that we have this amount of measles”
“It is no surprise that the resurgence of measles has coincided with an administration that has inflicted significant damage to our health care system while spreading false claims about vaccines”
“It is unthinkable that people in the United States should be dying from measles in 2026”
Why it matters. Most cases are among unvaccinated people, while herd immunity requires vaccination above 95%.
What to watch. Whether transmission ends and stays absent 12 months.
At least 40 outlets ran it in the 36 h before this Brief. It was in the news before then.
“U.S. Loses Measles-Elimination Status as Historic Resurgence Sickens Thousands”
“The Pan American Health Organization has revoked the coveted status, people familiar with the matter said. It is a stunning reversal for a nation that has kept the vaccine-preventable disease at bay for decades.”
“US loses measles-free status after 26 years”
“The US has gone backwards in controlling the transmission of measles, with an international health body revoking its status as free of the disease.”
“After 26 years, the US has lost its measles elimination status”
“Thanks to widespread vaccination, measles had been considered “eliminated” as a continually transmitting illness in the United States since 2000 – but not anymore.”
“US Loses Measles Elimination Status as Cases Surge, WSJ Says”
“The US has lost its long-standing status as having eradicated measles after transmission of the disease has continued through the past year and broken case records, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter.”
Machine-translated from Norwegian
“U.S. loses measles-free status”
USA mister status som meslingfritt land
“Etter 26 år har USA mistet statusen som meslingfritt land fordi viruset har spredt seg…”
Machine-translated from Japanese
アメリカ「はしか」の「排除状態」26年ぶり認定取り消し WHO 米メディア報じる 2025年以降約7500人感染13人死亡
“アメリカが26年間維持してきた「はしか」の国内での流行がないとする「排除認定」を失ったと報じられました。アメリカのウォール・ストリート・ジャーナルは13日、WHO＝世界保健機関のアメリカ地域事務局がアメリカについて「はしか」の「排除状態」の認定を26年ぶりに取り消したと報じました。”
“U.S. loses measles-elimination status, erasing a landmark public health achievement”
“The finding follows a resurgence that began with a major outbreak in West Texas in January 2025 and was followed by sustained outbreaks in Utah, Arizona and other states.”
Machine-translated from Dutch
“WSJ: America loses its measles-free status”
WSJ: Amerika verliest status van mazelenvrij land
“Amerika heeft zijn status van mazelenvrij land verloren. Dat schrijft The Wall Street Journal op basis van anonieme bronnen. Volgens de krant heeft de internationale gezondheidsorganisatie Pan American Health Organization de status van Amerika als mazelenvrij land ingetrokken.”
“US loses measles-free status after continued spread of the disease: Report”
“The reported decision by the Americas branch of the World Health Organization comes as the US battles the highest number of measles cases it has seen in more than three decades.”
Machine-translated from Italian
“After 26 years, the US loses its measles-free country status”
Dopo 26 anni gli Usa perdono lo status di Paese libero dal morbillo
Machine-translated from Greek
Ιλαρά: Οι ΗΠΑ χάνουν μετά από 26 χρόνια το καθεστώς χώρας όπου έχει εξαλειφθεί η νόσος – Πάνω από 7.500 κρούσματα και 13 θάνατοι από το 2025
“Ο Παναμερικανικός Οργανισμός Υγείας (PAHO) ανακάλεσε το καθεστώς των ΗΠΑ ως χώρας στην οποία έχει εξαλειφθεί η ιλαρά, έπειτα από 26 χρόνια, καθώς διαπίστωσε ότι απέτυχε να ανακόψει τη μετάδοση του εξαιρετικά μεταδοτικού ιού για διάστημα μεγαλύτερο του ενός έτους, ανέφερε την Παρασκευή η εφημερίδα…”
Machine-translated from Swedish
“US loses its measles-free status”
USA förlorar sin status som mässlingsfritt
“USA förlorar status som mässlingsfritt, enligt flera amerikanska medier. Det senaste årets mässlingsutbrott har spritt sig till flera stater och kopplas till områden och grupper som vaccinerar sig i lägre grad.”
Machine-translated from Greek
“U.S. alarm: They lose measles-free country status after 26 years”
Καμπανάκι στις ΗΠΑ: Χάνουν το καθεστώς χώρας χωρίς ιλαρά μετά από 26 χρόνια
“Ο Παναμερικανικός Οργανισμός Υγείας (PAHO) ανακάλεσε το καθεστώς των ΗΠΑ ως χώρας στην οποία έχει εξαλειφθεί η ιλαρά, έπειτα από 26 χρόνια, καθώς διαπίστωσε ότι απέτυχε να ανακόψει τη μετάδοση του εξαιρετικά μεταδοτικού ιού για διάστημα μεγαλύτερο του ενός έτους, ανέφερε την Παρασκευή η εφημερίδα…”
Machine-translated from Macedonian
“After 26 years, the US has lost its status as a country where measles has been eliminated”
ПО 26 ГОДИНИ, САД ГО ЗАГУБИЈА СТАТУСОТ НА ЗЕМЈА ВО КОЈА СЕ ЕЛИМИНИРАНИ МОРБИЛИТЕ
“Соединетите Американски Држави го загубија статусот на земја во која се елиминирани морбилите, откако независна комисија на експерти при Панамериканската”
“US loses measles-elimination status after 26 years, WSJ reports”
“The Pan American Health Organization has reportedly stripped the US of its measles-elimination status after 26 years, as the country battles its worst outbreaks in more than three decades.”
Machine-translated from Ukrainian
“After 26 years, the US has lost its status as a country free of measles”
Через 26 років США втратили статус країни, вільної від кору
“США отримали статус країни, вільної від кору, у 2000 році завдяки масштабним кампаніям з імунізації та створенню програми, яка забезпечила мільйонам дітей безкоштовну вакцинацію.”
Machine-translated from Romanian
SUA pierd statutul de țară în care rujeola a fost eliminată, după 26 de ani. Au fost cel puțin 10 decese în acest an
“Datorită vaccinării pe scară largă, rujeola era considerată „eliminată” ca boală cu transmitere continuă în Statele Unite încă din anul 2000 – însă acest lucru nu mai este valabil.”
Machine-translated from Swedish
“USA loses measles-free status”
USA förlorar status som mässlingsfritt land
“USA är inte längre ett land där mässlingen utrotats. Det slår Världshälsoorganisationens…”
“U.S. loses measles elimination status”
“An international health organization has determined that the United States has lost its measles elimination status, according to multiple news reports.”
Machine-translated from Serbian
““Dramatic reversal”: The U.S. loses its status as a country where measles has been eliminated”
„Dramatičan preokret“: SAD izgubile status zemlje u kojoj su male boginje iskorenjene
“Panamerička zdravstvena organizacija (PAHO), međunarodno zdravstveno telo, ukinula je Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama (SAD) status zemlje u kojoj su male boginje eliminisane, prenosi WSJ pozivajući se na izvore upoznate sa situacijom.”
Machine-translated from Czech
“US loses measles elimination status, with thousands of cases this year”
USA ztratily status země s vymýcenými spalničkami, případů jsou letos tisíce
“US loses measles-free status after continued spread of the disease, WSJ reports”
“The Pan American Health Organization has revoked the United States’ measles-elimination status, ending a 26-year run after determining the country failed to halt continuous transmission of the highly contagious virus for more than a year, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.”
Machine-translated from Portuguese
“US loses measles elimination status after decades of controlling the disease through vaccination”
EUA perdem status de eliminação do sarampo após décadas de controle da doença via vacinação
“Organização Pan-Americana da Saúde (Opas) revogou o status de eliminação do sarampo do país após explosão de surtos da doença nos últimos dois anos, relata a imprensa local.”
Machine-translated from Portuguese
“US loses measles elimination status after decades of controlling the disease”
EUA perdem status de eliminação do sarampo após décadas de controle da doença
“Opas revogou o reconhecimento obtido em 2000 após o avanço de surtos recentes; país registrou cinco mortes pela doença em novembro”
“U.S. loses measles elimination status as cases surge nationwide”
“The United States has lost its official measles elimination status for the first time in 26 years. Here’s what to know.”
Machine-translated from German
“Health policy: Media: US loses measles-free status”
Gesundheitspolitik: Medien: USA verlieren Status als masernfreies Land
“US reportedly loses longstanding measles elimination status as cases surge nationwide”
“PAHO has reportedly revoked the U.S. measles elimination status held since 2000, with over 5,412 confirmed cases in 2026 signaling continuous spread.”
Machine-translated from German
“U.S. reportedly loses measles-free status”
USA verlieren laut Berichten Status als masernfreies Land
“Grund dafür ist, dass derselbe Masernvirusstamm seit mindestens zwölf Monaten ununterbrochen innerhalb des Lands übertragen wird. In diesem Jahr wurden bereits 5412 Infektionen registriert”
Machine-translated from German
“USA news: The USA loses its measles-free status”
USA-News: USA verlieren Status als masernfreies Land
“Der Masernausbruch in den USA hat nun Folgen für das Land. Alaska bekommt nach 1998 wieder einen demokratischen Gouverneur. Alle Nachrichten im Newsblog.”
Machine-translated from German
“Measles: The USA apparently lose their measles-free status”
Masern: USA verlieren offenbar Status als masernfreies Land
“Die USA werden wohl nicht mehr als masernfrei eingestuft. Wie mehrere amerikanische Medien berichten, verliert das Land seinen Status – nach mehr als 25 Jahren.”
Machine-translated from German
“Media: US loses its measles-free status”
Medien: USA verlieren Status als masernfreies Land
Machine-translated from Chinese
“The U.S. loses its measles elimination status as the outbreak reaches its worst level in decades”
美國失去麻疹清零地位 疫情升溫數十年來最嚴重
“（中央社華盛頓14日綜合外電報導）隨著過去兩年疫情急遽升溫，知情人士表示，國際衛生機構泛美衛生組織（Pan American Health Organization，PAHO）已撤銷美國的麻疹清零地位。美國數十年來一直有效控制這種可透過疫苗預防的疾病，如今情勢出現驚人逆轉。”
“US has lost measles elimination status, global health authorities say”
“The U.S. has lost its status as a country where measles is eliminated, according to researchers with direct knowledge of the deliberations at the Pan American Health Organization.”
Machine-translated from Chinese
“U.S. loses measles elimination status; more than 5,400 people infected this year, a decades-high”
美國失去麻疹清零地位 今年逾5400人染疫創數十年新高
“美國麻疹疫情持續惡化，過去2年確診病例急遽增加，達到數十年來最嚴重程度。知情人士透露，泛美衛生組織（Pan American Health Organization，PAHO）已撤銷美國維持超過25年的麻疹清零地位。美國疾病管制暨預防中心（CDC）統計，今年全美已通報超過5400例麻疹病例，11月至今更有5人死亡。隨著疫苗接種率持續下降，美國公共衛生體系正面臨重大挑戰。 《詳全文...》”
“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.”
Machine-translated from Arabic
“Reports: America loses its measles-free status”
تقارير: أمريكا تفقد تصنيفها كدولة خالية من الحصبة
“أفادت تقارير إعلامية اليوم السبت بأن الولايات المتحدة فقدت تصنيفها كدولة خالية من مرض الحصبة، وذلك بعد أكثر من ربع قرن.”
Machine-translated from Persian
“Ongoing measles outbreak voids the United States’ measles elimination status”
شیوع مداوم سرخک، وضعیت ریشهکنی این ویروس در ایالات متحده را باطل کرد
“بر اساس آمار مراکز کنترل و پیشگیری بیماریها (CDC)، تاکنون بیش از ۵۴۱۲ مورد تأییدشده سرخک در سال ۲۰۲۶ ثبت شده که بالاترین رقم از سال ۱۹۹۱ به شمار میرود (در کل سال ۲۰۲۵ حدود ۲۲۸۹ مورد بود).”
Machine-translated from Croatian
“The US has lost its measles-free status after more than 25 years”
SAD nakon više od 25 godina izgubio status zemlje bez ospica
“Sjedinjene Američke Države nakon više od četvrt stoljeća izgubile su status zemlje u kojoj je eliminiran endemski prijenos ospica, objavili su u subotu američki mediji.”
At least 40 outlets ran it in the 36 h before this Brief. It was in the news before then.
“The Pan American Health Organization has revoked the coveted status, people familiar with the matter said. It is a stunning reversal for a nation that has kept the vaccine-preventable disease at bay for decades.”
“The US has gone backwards in controlling the transmission of measles, with an international health body revoking its status as free of the disease.”
“Thanks to widespread vaccination, measles had been considered “eliminated” as a continually transmitting illness in the United States since 2000 – but not anymore.”
“The US has lost its long-standing status as having eradicated measles after transmission of the disease has continued through the past year and broken case records, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter.”
Machine-translated from Norwegian
“U.S. loses measles-free status”USA mister status som meslingfritt land
“Etter 26 år har USA mistet statusen som meslingfritt land fordi viruset har spredt seg…”
Machine-translated from Japanese
“U.S. loses its “measles elimination” status, first revoked in 26 years, WHO says, U.S. media report; about 7,500 infections and 13 deaths since 2025”アメリカ「はしか」の「排除状態」26年ぶり認定取り消し WHO 米メディア報じる 2025年以降約7500人感染13人死亡
“アメリカが26年間維持してきた「はしか」の国内での流行がないとする「排除認定」を失ったと報じられました。アメリカのウォール・ストリート・ジャーナルは13日、WHO＝世界保健機関のアメリカ地域事務局がアメリカについて「はしか」の「排除状態」の認定を26年ぶりに取り消したと報じました。”
“The finding follows a resurgence that began with a major outbreak in West Texas in January 2025 and was followed by sustained outbreaks in Utah, Arizona and other states.”
Machine-translated from Dutch
“WSJ: America loses its measles-free status”WSJ: Amerika verliest status van mazelenvrij land
“Amerika heeft zijn status van mazelenvrij land verloren. Dat schrijft The Wall Street Journal op basis van anonieme bronnen. Volgens de krant heeft de internationale gezondheidsorganisatie Pan American Health Organization de status van Amerika als mazelenvrij land ingetrokken.”
“The reported decision by the Americas branch of the World Health Organization comes as the US battles the highest number of measles cases it has seen in more than three decades.”
Machine-translated from Italian
“After 26 years, the US loses its measles-free country status”Dopo 26 anni gli Usa perdono lo status di Paese libero dal morbillo
Machine-translated from Greek
“Measles: The US loses its measles-free status after 26 years – More than 7,500 cases and 13 deaths since 2025”Ιλαρά: Οι ΗΠΑ χάνουν μετά από 26 χρόνια το καθεστώς χώρας όπου έχει εξαλειφθεί η νόσος – Πάνω από 7.500 κρούσματα και 13 θάνατοι από το 2025
“Ο Παναμερικανικός Οργανισμός Υγείας (PAHO) ανακάλεσε το καθεστώς των ΗΠΑ ως χώρας στην οποία έχει εξαλειφθεί η ιλαρά, έπειτα από 26 χρόνια, καθώς διαπίστωσε ότι απέτυχε να ανακόψει τη μετάδοση του εξαιρετικά μεταδοτικού ιού για διάστημα μεγαλύτερο του ενός έτους, ανέφερε την Παρασκευή η εφημερίδα…”
Machine-translated from Swedish
“US loses its measles-free status”USA förlorar sin status som mässlingsfritt
“USA förlorar status som mässlingsfritt, enligt flera amerikanska medier. Det senaste årets mässlingsutbrott har spritt sig till flera stater och kopplas till områden och grupper som vaccinerar sig i lägre grad.”
Machine-translated from Greek
“U.S. alarm: They lose measles-free country status after 26 years”Καμπανάκι στις ΗΠΑ: Χάνουν το καθεστώς χώρας χωρίς ιλαρά μετά από 26 χρόνια
“Ο Παναμερικανικός Οργανισμός Υγείας (PAHO) ανακάλεσε το καθεστώς των ΗΠΑ ως χώρας στην οποία έχει εξαλειφθεί η ιλαρά, έπειτα από 26 χρόνια, καθώς διαπίστωσε ότι απέτυχε να ανακόψει τη μετάδοση του εξαιρετικά μεταδοτικού ιού για διάστημα μεγαλύτερο του ενός έτους, ανέφερε την Παρασκευή η εφημερίδα…”
Machine-translated from Macedonian
“After 26 years, the US has lost its status as a country where measles has been eliminated”ПО 26 ГОДИНИ, САД ГО ЗАГУБИЈА СТАТУСОТ НА ЗЕМЈА ВО КОЈА СЕ ЕЛИМИНИРАНИ МОРБИЛИТЕ
“Соединетите Американски Држави го загубија статусот на земја во која се елиминирани морбилите, откако независна комисија на експерти при Панамериканската”
“The Pan American Health Organization has reportedly stripped the US of its measles-elimination status after 26 years, as the country battles its worst outbreaks in more than three decades.”
Machine-translated from Ukrainian
“After 26 years, the US has lost its status as a country free of measles”Через 26 років США втратили статус країни, вільної від кору
“США отримали статус країни, вільної від кору, у 2000 році завдяки масштабним кампаніям з імунізації та створенню програми, яка забезпечила мільйонам дітей безкоштовну вакцинацію.”
Machine-translated from Romanian
“The US loses its measles-elimination status after 26 years. There have been at least 10 deaths this year”SUA pierd statutul de țară în care rujeola a fost eliminată, după 26 de ani. Au fost cel puțin 10 decese în acest an
“Datorită vaccinării pe scară largă, rujeola era considerată „eliminată” ca boală cu transmitere continuă în Statele Unite încă din anul 2000 – însă acest lucru nu mai este valabil.”
Machine-translated from Swedish
“USA loses measles-free status”USA förlorar status som mässlingsfritt land
“USA är inte längre ett land där mässlingen utrotats. Det slår Världshälsoorganisationens…”
“An international health organization has determined that the United States has lost its measles elimination status, according to multiple news reports.”
Machine-translated from Serbian
““Dramatic reversal”: The U.S. loses its status as a country where measles has been eliminated”„Dramatičan preokret“: SAD izgubile status zemlje u kojoj su male boginje iskorenjene
“Panamerička zdravstvena organizacija (PAHO), međunarodno zdravstveno telo, ukinula je Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama (SAD) status zemlje u kojoj su male boginje eliminisane, prenosi WSJ pozivajući se na izvore upoznate sa situacijom.”
Machine-translated from Czech
“US loses measles elimination status, with thousands of cases this year”USA ztratily status země s vymýcenými spalničkami, případů jsou letos tisíce
“The Pan American Health Organization has revoked the United States’ measles-elimination status, ending a 26-year run after determining the country failed to halt continuous transmission of the highly contagious virus for more than a year, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.”
Machine-translated from Portuguese
“US loses measles elimination status after decades of controlling the disease through vaccination”EUA perdem status de eliminação do sarampo após décadas de controle da doença via vacinação
“Organização Pan-Americana da Saúde (Opas) revogou o status de eliminação do sarampo do país após explosão de surtos da doença nos últimos dois anos, relata a imprensa local.”
Machine-translated from Portuguese
“US loses measles elimination status after decades of controlling the disease”EUA perdem status de eliminação do sarampo após décadas de controle da doença
“Opas revogou o reconhecimento obtido em 2000 após o avanço de surtos recentes; país registrou cinco mortes pela doença em novembro”
“The United States has lost its official measles elimination status for the first time in 26 years. Here’s what to know.”
Machine-translated from German
“Health policy: Media: US loses measles-free status”Gesundheitspolitik: Medien: USA verlieren Status als masernfreies Land
“PAHO has reportedly revoked the U.S. measles elimination status held since 2000, with over 5,412 confirmed cases in 2026 signaling continuous spread.”
Machine-translated from German
“U.S. reportedly loses measles-free status”USA verlieren laut Berichten Status als masernfreies Land
“Grund dafür ist, dass derselbe Masernvirusstamm seit mindestens zwölf Monaten ununterbrochen innerhalb des Lands übertragen wird. In diesem Jahr wurden bereits 5412 Infektionen registriert”
Machine-translated from German
“USA news: The USA loses its measles-free status”USA-News: USA verlieren Status als masernfreies Land
“Der Masernausbruch in den USA hat nun Folgen für das Land. Alaska bekommt nach 1998 wieder einen demokratischen Gouverneur. Alle Nachrichten im Newsblog.”
Machine-translated from German
“Measles: The USA apparently lose their measles-free status”Masern: USA verlieren offenbar Status als masernfreies Land
“Die USA werden wohl nicht mehr als masernfrei eingestuft. Wie mehrere amerikanische Medien berichten, verliert das Land seinen Status – nach mehr als 25 Jahren.”
Machine-translated from German
“Media: US loses its measles-free status”Medien: USA verlieren Status als masernfreies Land
Machine-translated from Chinese
“The U.S. loses its measles elimination status as the outbreak reaches its worst level in decades”美國失去麻疹清零地位 疫情升溫數十年來最嚴重
“（中央社華盛頓14日綜合外電報導）隨著過去兩年疫情急遽升溫，知情人士表示，國際衛生機構泛美衛生組織（Pan American Health Organization，PAHO）已撤銷美國的麻疹清零地位。美國數十年來一直有效控制這種可透過疫苗預防的疾病，如今情勢出現驚人逆轉。”
“The U.S. has lost its status as a country where measles is eliminated, according to researchers with direct knowledge of the deliberations at the Pan American Health Organization.”
Machine-translated from Chinese
“U.S. loses measles elimination status; more than 5,400 people infected this year, a decades-high”美國失去麻疹清零地位 今年逾5400人染疫創數十年新高
“美國麻疹疫情持續惡化，過去2年確診病例急遽增加，達到數十年來最嚴重程度。知情人士透露，泛美衛生組織（Pan American Health Organization，PAHO）已撤銷美國維持超過25年的麻疹清零地位。美國疾病管制暨預防中心（CDC）統計，今年全美已通報超過5400例麻疹病例，11月至今更有5人死亡。隨著疫苗接種率持續下降，美國公共衛生體系正面臨重大挑戰。 《詳全文...》”
“The CDC has confirmed 5,412 measles cases in 2026, more than double last year’s total and the highest number since 1991.”
Machine-translated from Arabic
“Reports: America loses its measles-free status”تقارير: أمريكا تفقد تصنيفها كدولة خالية من الحصبة
“أفادت تقارير إعلامية اليوم السبت بأن الولايات المتحدة فقدت تصنيفها كدولة خالية من مرض الحصبة، وذلك بعد أكثر من ربع قرن.”
Machine-translated from Persian
“Ongoing measles outbreak voids the United States’ measles elimination status”شیوع مداوم سرخک، وضعیت ریشهکنی این ویروس در ایالات متحده را باطل کرد
“بر اساس آمار مراکز کنترل و پیشگیری بیماریها (CDC)، تاکنون بیش از ۵۴۱۲ مورد تأییدشده سرخک در سال ۲۰۲۶ ثبت شده که بالاترین رقم از سال ۱۹۹۱ به شمار میرود (در کل سال ۲۰۲۵ حدود ۲۲۸۹ مورد بود).”
Machine-translated from Croatian
“The US has lost its measles-free status after more than 25 years”SAD nakon više od 25 godina izgubio status zemlje bez ospica
“Sjedinjene Američke Države nakon više od četvrt stoljeća izgubile su status zemlje u kojoj je eliminiran endemski prijenos ospica, objavili su u subotu američki mediji.”
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The United States’ press was first, at 11:10 on Saturday 14 November.
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First report at 11:10 on Saturday 14 November.
Axios
“U.S. loses measles elimination status”
Axios
14 Nov · 11:10 · 1 report · In Coverage
CBS News
14 Nov · 16:11 · 1 report · In Coverage
Fox News
14 Nov · 19:17 · 1 report · In Coverage
Forbes
14 Nov · 20:49 · 1 report
NPR
14 Nov · 22:15 · 1 report · In Coverage
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