US measles deaths climb to 10 as outbreak spreads nationwide
The United States is facing a measles outbreak that officials describe as the worst in decades, with cases rising across the country.
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What happened
The United States is facing a measles outbreak that officials describe as the worst in decades, with cases rising across the country. On Friday, Pennsylvania officials reported a seventh measles fatality this year, and Wisconsin confirmed a second pediatric death, bringing the national toll to 10.
Why it matters
Officials are weighing whether the U.S. has lost its measles elimination status. Wisconsin's health officer is urging vaccination.
Timeline
- Nov 13, 2:21 PM ET: Pennsylvania health officials reported a seventh measles fatality this year as cases rose across the country.
- Nov 13, 3:07 PM ET: Wisconsin health officials confirmed a second pediatric death linked to the state's ongoing outbreak, as cases hit a 35-year high.
- Nov 13, 5:33 PM ET: The U.S. measles death count rose to 10, the same day deliberations concluded over whether the country lost its elimination status.
- 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 fatality since 1990.
Coverage
- Second child dies from measles in Wisconsin as state health officer urges vaccination (CBS News)
- Health officials urge caution following child’s death from measles in neighboring Grant County (vernonreporter.com)
- Second measles death reported in Wisconsin as cases hit 35-year high (wxow.com)
- Health body strips US of measles-free status as cases surge
- Measles deaths in US reach 10 as outbreak spreads
- Global experts weigh whether US keeps measles elimination status amid surge
- US measles deaths reach 10 as outbreak spreads across states
- Experts weigh whether US keeps measles-free status amid surging cases
- Georgia health officials confirm three more measles cases
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