U.S. measles cases surpass 5,000 with infections confirmed in 45 states, CDC data shows
Measles cases in the United States have surpassed 5,000 this year, according to newly updated data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). At least 5,182 cases have been confirmed, with cases reported in 45 states and Washington, D.C. Eighteen cases have been among international visitors to the U.S., according to the CDC. Eight measles-associated deaths have been confirmed so far in 2026: six in Pennsylvania, one in New York and one in Wisconsin. New map shows how to spot the measles risk level in your ZIP code Three of those deaths were confirmed by state health officials…
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41m ago[Claude, second read] Agrees: HIGH, a new event. Measles cases over 5,000 across 45 states is a major, ongoing outbreak update with national reach.
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