Part of the story The return of measles to the US and the outbreaks in Texas and beyond Coverage dated April 4, 2025 to April 11, 2025
US reports highest number of measles cases since 2019, CDC data shows Headline from 6ABC Philadelphia, on the newest of 4 developments
Measles cases have been confirmed in at least 24 states, CDC data shows.
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Apr 7, 2025
Measles Cases Exceed 500 In Texas After Second Child Dies Of Illness
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Apr 9, 2025
Measles Updates: Cases Eclipse 700 As Outbreaks Reported In 3 More States, CDC Says
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Apr 12, 2025
Total U.S. measles cases surpass 700
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US reports highest number of measles cases since 2019, CDC data shows
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The Hill
Texas measles outbreak approaches 500 cases ↗ (opens The Hill) Published Apr 4, 2025
The Hill's feed description The deadly measles outbreak in Texas is continuing to rise, now approaching 500 confirmed cases with at least 56 people facing hospitalization since late January, according to health officials. The total number of cases has increased to 481, the Texas Department of State Health Services said Friday …
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
The US has three measles-related deaths and hundreds of cases. Here's what to know ↗ (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth) Published Apr 6, 2025
Same headline from 3 more outlets NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description Three people have died from measles-related illnesses in the U.S. since the highly contagious virus started ripping through West Texas in January.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Texas hits 500 measles cases; US now has three measles-related deaths ↗ (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth) Published Apr 6, 2025
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description Three people have died from measles-related illnesses in the U.S. since the highly contagious virus started ripping through West Texas in late January.
Forbes
Measles Cases Exceed 500 In Texas After Second Child Dies Of Illness ↗ (opens Forbes) Published Apr 7, 2025
Forbes's feed description Texas remains the state with the highest number of cases, by far.
The Hill
Texas measles outbreak cases surpass 500 ↗ (opens The Hill) Published Apr 7, 2025
The Hill's feed description A recent measles outbreak in Texas centered in the western part of the state has topped 500 cases, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
BNO News
US measles cases reach 660 as Hawaii, Colorado, and Texas report new infections ↗ (opens BNO News) Published Apr 8, 2025
BNO News's feed description The number of measles cases reported in the U.S. has risen to 660, driven largely by a major outbreak impacting the southern region. New cases were also reported in Hawaii, Colorado, and Texas. The Texas Department of State Health Services (TXDSHS) confirmed 24 new cases since the last update, bring…
CNN
As measles outbreak nears 600 cases, fears grow about spread in day cares and urban areas ↗ (opens CNN) Published Apr 8, 2025
CNN's feed description A measles outbreak spanning multiple states is nearing 600 cases, and experts say it might just be the beginning.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Ousted FDA vaccine chief says US measles elimination status under threat as cases climb ↗ (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth) Published Apr 8, 2025
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description The Texas outbreak reached 505 confirmed cases on Tuesday. Most infections are in children.
BNO News
New measles outbreak reported in Indiana as U.S. total climbs to 674 ↗ (opens BNO News) Published Apr 9, 2025
BNO News's feed description The number of measles cases in the U.S. has risen to 674 as of Wednesday, an increase of 13 from the previous day. New cases have been reported in Indiana, Kansas, and Texas as health officials work to contain multiple ongoing outbreaks.
Daily Journal
Indiana joins growing list of states with 3 or more cases of measles ↗ (opens Daily Journal) Published Apr 9, 2025
Daily Journal's feed description Indiana health officials announced a measles outbreak Wednesday, with six cases that have no known links to the outbreaks in several other states.
Fox32 Chicago
Indiana measles cases: Five more people diagnosed ↗ (opens Fox32 Chicago) Published Apr 9, 2025
Fox32 Chicago's feed description Five new measles cases have been confirmed in Indiana. Here’s what we know.
Forbes
Measles Updates: About 680 Cases Now Confirmed, Kennedy Says ↗ (opens Forbes) Published Apr 9, 2025
Forbes's feed description Texas remains the state with the highest number of cases, by far.
MedicalXpress
Indiana joins list of states with 3 or more cases of measles. Here ↗ (opens MedicalXpress) Published Apr 9, 2025
MedicalXpress's feed description Indiana health officials announced a measles outbreak Wednesday, with six cases that have no known links to the outbreaks in several other states.
Forbes
Measles Updates: Cases Eclipse 700 As Outbreaks Reported In 3 More States, CDC Says ↗ (opens Forbes) Published Apr 10, 2025
Forbes's feed description Texas remains the state with the highest number of cases, by far.
The Boston Globe
US measles cases surpass 700 with outbreaks in six states. Here’s what to know. ↗ (opens The Boston Globe) Published Apr 10, 2025
Same headline from 1 more outlet The Boston Globe's feed description The multistate outbreak confirms experts’ fears that the virus will take hold in other US communities with low vaccination rates and that the spread could stretch on for a year.
CBS News
Weekly measles cases top 90 in U.S. for first time in years ↗ (opens CBS News) Published Apr 10, 2025
CBS News's feed description Arkansas, Hawaii and Indiana have joined a list of two dozen states with confirmed measles cases.
6ABC Philadelphia
US reports highest number of measles cases since 2019, CDC data shows ↗ (opens 6ABC Philadelphia) Published Apr 11, 2025
Same headline from 4 more outlets 6ABC Philadelphia's feed description Measles cases have been confirmed in at least 24 states, CDC data shows.
NBC10 Philadelphia
Texas has majority of nation's 700 measles cases. Here's what to know ↗ (opens NBC10 Philadelphia) Published Apr 11, 2025
Same headline from 3 more outlets NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description U.S. measles cases topped 700 Friday, and two children and an adult have died. Texas and five other states have active outbreaks.
New York Post
US measles cases have topped 700 cases in six states: All you need to know ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Apr 11, 2025
New York Post's feed description U.S. measles cases topped 700 as of Friday, capping a week in which Indiana joined five other states with active outbreaks, and a third measles-related death was made public.
UPI
Total U.S. measles cases surpass 700 ↗ (opens UPI) Published Apr 11, 2025
UPI's feed description The number of measles cases in the United States has now surpassed 700, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed in its latest update.
Washington Examiner
US measles cases surpass 700. Here’s what to know ↗ (opens Washington Examiner) Published Apr 11, 2025
Washington Examiner's feed description The United States has more than double the number of measles cases it saw in all of 2024, and Texas is reporting the majority of them with 541.
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