US measles deaths reach 10 as outbreak spreads across states
The U.S. measles outbreak is the worst in decades, with Pennsylvania and Wisconsin each reporting new deaths this week.
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What happened
Pennsylvania health officials reported the state's seventh measles-associated death this year as the worst U.S. outbreak in decades keeps spreading. Wisconsin confirmed a second pediatric measles death, a young child in neighboring Grant County, pushing the U.S. toll to 10.
Timeline
- Nov 13, 2:21 PM ET: Pennsylvania health officials reported the state's seventh measles-associated death this year.
- Nov 13, 3:07 PM ET: Wisconsin health officials confirmed a second pediatric death linked to the state's measles outbreak, which has hit a 35-year high in cases.
- Nov 13, 4:44 PM ET: State and Grant County officials urged caution after the death of a young child, prompting intensified containment efforts in Vernon County.
- Nov 13, 6:11 PM ET: Wisconsin's state health officer urged vaccination after an infant died earlier this month, the state's first measles death since 1990.
Coverage
- Spartanburg measles outbreak ended months ago. Why the risk remains (greenvilleonline.com)
- South Carolina ranks second in measles cases, doctor warns of contagious virus (wjcl.com)
- Health body strips US of measles-free status as cases surge
- Measles deaths in US reach 10 as outbreak spreads
- US measles deaths climb to 10 as outbreak spreads nationwide
- Global experts weigh whether US keeps measles elimination status amid surge
- Experts weigh whether US keeps measles-free status amid surging cases
- Georgia health officials confirm three more measles cases
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