U.S. loses measles elimination status after 26 years

CNN • 14 Նոյ 01:22

An independent expert panel has determined that the United States no longer meets the criteria for measles elimination, citing sustained transmission and record case numbers in 2025-2026.

NBC News • 13 Նոյ 22:33

The United States recorded its tenth measles-related death this year, with new fatalities reported in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin amid a surge of cases and declining vaccination rates.

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 13 Նոյ 18:09

The CDC reports more than 5,400 measles infections across 45 states, with ten deaths confirmed, including recent fatalities in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania.

The Guardian • 11 Նոյ 13:02

The United States may lose its measles-free designation as a surge in cases prompts a review by the Pan American Health Organization.

CNN • 10 Նոյ 22:05

CDC Director Dr. Erica Schwartz told Reuters the agency will maintain its current approach to measles outbreaks even if the United States loses its measles-free status, pending a decision by the Pan American Health Organization.

Your Local Epidemiologist • 10 Նոյ 11:34

An expert panel will decide this week whether the United States will lose its measles elimination status, while CDC data shows increasing influenza-like illness and a lack of fall vaccination rate reporting.

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 10 Նոյ 10:54

A PAHO-appointed expert group will meet this week to decide if continuous measles transmission since January 2025 means the United States has lost its elimination status.