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Quick takes: US measles cases top 1,300, Oropouche test, improved food safety

So far 40 states have reported measles cases, with 88% of infections part of 29 outbreaks.

Lisa Schnirring

Measles detected in Utah wastewater amid new cases in other states

Earlier wastewater detections came ahead of the identification of confirmed cases in other states.

Lisa Schnirring

Global childhood vaccine coverage in 2024 shows inequalities amid stability

Of the 19.9 million children who either have no vaccines or only partial DTP vaccination coverage, 55% live in 10 countries.

Stephanie Soucheray

Kansas, North Dakota, New Jersey record more measles cases

The new cases are part of a national surge fueled by multiple factors, including a large outbreak in West Texas, illnesses related to international travel, and a growing number of unvaccinated people.

Lisa Schnirring

US measles cases reach new post-elimination high

So far this year, 1,288 cases have been reported from 39 states, and 88% have been part of 27 outbreaks.

Lisa Schnirring

More measles outbreaks put US total within single digits of modern-day record

With brisk activity in Canada, Mexico, and the US, cases in the Americas region are up 29-fold compared to a year ago.

Lisa Schnirring

New Mexico, Texas confirm more measles cases

New Mexico reported more infections from a county where an outbreak was reported at a jail.

Lisa Schnirring

Kentucky, Utah report more measles cases

For the 2024-25 school year, only 87% of Kentucky kindergartners were fully vaccinated against measles.

Stephanie Soucheray

Measles outbreak strikes New Mexico jail as US total climbs

The announcement comes a week after New Mexico officials reported measles in a wastewater sample collected in the area, hinting of an undiagnosed infection.

Lisa Schnirring