Measles deaths in US reach 10 as outbreak spreads
Measles, among the most contagious viruses, is driving a major US outbreak that has killed people in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
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What happened
Pennsylvania health officials reported the state's seventh measles-linked death this year, and Wisconsin confirmed a second pediatric death tied to its outbreak. Total US measles deaths have now reached 10.
Why it matters
The outbreak is described as the worst in decades. Wisconsin's state health officer is urging vaccination.
Timeline
- Nov 13, 2:21 PM ET: Pennsylvania health officials reported the state's seventh measles-linked death this year.
- Nov 13, 3:07 PM ET: Wisconsin health officials confirmed a second pediatric death linked to the state's ongoing outbreak.
- Nov 13, 5:33 PM ET: Total US measles deaths climbed to 10 with the new Pennsylvania and Wisconsin cases counted.
- Nov 13, 6:11 PM ET: Wisconsin's state health officer urged vaccination after an infant died in southwest Wisconsin earlier this month, the state's first measles death since 1990.
Coverage
- U.S. loses measles elimination status, per reports, as Pa. confirms 7th death of current outbreak (post-gazette.com)
- U.S. measles deaths rise to 10 after new reports in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin (NBC News)
- Pennsylvania reports seventh measles-linked death as cases rise (Reuters)
- Health body strips US of measles-free status as cases surge
- US measles deaths climb to 10 as outbreak spreads nationwide
- 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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