Health · Public Health & Disease · 1 day ago
U.S. measles cases top 4,000, with over a quarter reported in Pennsylvania
The United States has reported 4,080 measles cases this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The cases have been reported in 47 states and Washington, D.C. More than one in four of the reported cases came from Pennsylvania.
The total has passed 4,000.
These figures count reported cases, and the CDC released the data on Friday.
The figures show that cases are not spread evenly across the country, with Pennsylvania accounting for a large share.
The CDC data provided no further information about what happens next.
U.S. measles cases this year have surpassed 4,000, according to recently released Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.
The CDC reported 4,080 cases across 47 states and Washington, D.C.
More than 25 percent of the nation’s reported infections came from Pennsylvania.
The CDC confirmed the figures Friday.
- Who
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the figures.
- What
- The U.S. has reported 4,080 measles cases this year.
- When
- The figures were confirmed Friday.
- Where
- The cases were reported across 47 states and Washington, D.C.; more than 25 percent came from Pennsylvania.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
No direct quotes in the coverage so far.
This story does not have a timeline yet.
- Reported cases
- 4,080
- States reporting cases
- 47
- Additional reporting area
- Washington, D.C.
- Pennsylvania share
- Over 25 percent of reported U.S. infections
Sources
Related news
Tokat suspends classes as thousands seek care for stomach symptoms
Measles cases top 55,000 in the Americas as health agency urges vaccination
Singapore mosques to stay open for prayers as haze worsens
WHO says cause of Russian lab worker’s death remains unknown
Russia ends checks after Siberian lab worker’s death, but cause remains unknown
Survey finds rising heat-related risks for pregnant women and newborns
Chickenpox was the most common infection in South Korea’s military from 2022 to 2026
About 1,300 to 1,400 people seek care after illness in Tokat
Brazil approves first human tests of vaccine against a major malaria parasite
Drug-resistant Shigella is becoming more common in the U.S
Community-led initiative to address drug abuse launched in 300 Jind villages
