Measles cases spread across several U.S. states as outbreaks grow
Health officials in New York, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Georgia are reporting rising measles counts, many among unvaccinated people. Investigations continue into new clusters, including a Pennsylvania case sent to a federal disease detective.
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What happened
Measles infections are being tracked across several U.S. states, with officials reporting new cases and clusters in New York, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Wisconsin and Georgia. Pennsylvania's count has climbed past 1,200, and the CDC is sending a disease detective to the state at its request. Officials in Wisconsin are investigating five probable cases within a single family in Rock County.
Why it matters
Nearly all Pennsylvania cases are among unvaccinated children and adults, and officials in Wisconsin warn the situation may get worse. Kentucky officials are urging vaccination as their outbreak surpasses 150 cases.
Timeline
- Oct 13, 3:49 PM ET: State and local health officials began investigating five probable measles cases within a single family in Rock County, Wisconsin.
- Oct 14, 12:20 PM ET: Kentucky's outbreak reached 157 confirmed cases across 13 counties, according to the state health cabinet.
- Oct 14, 4:43 PM ET: A federal health official said the CDC is sending a disease detective to Pennsylvania later this week at the state's request.
- Oct 15, 6:00 AM ET: Health experts said measles may get worse in Wisconsin as infections appear in more counties, while officials still investigate how the new cases started.
Coverage
- Alabama Department of Public Health confirms measles case in Huntsville (wvua23.com)
- Alabama Department of Public Health discusses measles (wbrc.com)
- Alabama Health Officials Warn of Measles Case in Huntsville (ABC 33/40)
- Measles case reported in Huntsville (wtva.com)
- Pennsylvania measles outbreak tops 1,200 as CDC sends investigator
- Pennsylvania measles outbreak grows past 1,200 cases as CDC sends help
- Pennsylvania measles outbreak grows to 1,260 cases in 43 counties
- Pennsylvania measles outbreak grows as CDC sends help amid dispute
- Colorado measles case may have exposed people at Denver airport
- Measles outbreaks spread across several states, with New York declaring emergency
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