Adult dies of measles as cases surge across England It follows the deaths of two children just last month The Independent UK · Jul 9
ICE Measles Outbreak Halts Court Hearings as Locked-Down Detainees Lose Access to Lawyers A measles outbreak has led to a lockdown at an Arizona immigration detention facility, halting outside contact and court transport as authorities work to contain the virus. International Business Times UK · Jul 8
The Washington Post Investigated Why Measles Is Harder to Stop in 2026 Than It Was 10 Years Ago Washington Post investigation finds 2026 measles outbreaks are structurally different — larger unvaccinated networks, reduced outbreak response capacity. Here's the analysis. Medical Daily · Jul 7
NHS launches vaccine catch-up campaign after children die of measles IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 7
Urgent measles vaccine warning for one million children after tragic deaths NHS campaign comes after two children died of measles in the past year amid rise in cases The Independent UK · Jul 6
CDC Updates Measles Cases to 2,170 as 2026 Nears Record Levels with Months Remaining CDC confirmed 2,170 measles cases as of July 2, 2026 — just 119 short of the full-year 2025 record. 31 outbreaks are active in 2026. PAHO review of U.S. elimination status is in November. Medical Daily · Jul 6
The United States Could Officially Lose Its Measles-Free Status by November 2026 The U.S. has held measles elimination status since 2000. With 2,134 cases in 2026, a PAHO review in November could change that. Here's what it means. Medical Daily · Jul 2
Measles vaccination rate for Texas kindergarteners increased slightly after 2025 outbreak Despite the spike in demand for measles shots following the deadly 2025 outbreak, exemptions on all vaccines for schoolchildren rose after the release of a downloadable exemption form. The Texas Tribune · Jul 2
Measles Exposure Confirmed at Grand Teton National Park as Officials Release Exact Dates and Locations Wyoming confirmed measles at Grand Teton National Park. Exposure at Colter Bay restaurants June 17–20 and Jackson Target June 25. Here's who is at risk and what to do. Medical Daily · Jul 2
Two New Scientific Reports Identify the Real Obstacle to Stopping Measles Outbreaks — It Is Not Just Vaccination Rates Two peer-reviewed reports published this week on measles outbreaks in Texas and South Carolina both identify community trust — not just low vaccination rates — as the central obstacle to control. Medical Daily · Jul 1
Virginia Reported No New Measles Cases Last Week, but Officials Are Not Declaring the Outbreak Over Virginia's measles outbreak saw zero new cases last week, holding steady at 129. But health officials say one good week isn't enough — here's the 42-day threshold that actually matters. Medical Daily · Jun 30
South Carolina's 997-Case Measles Outbreak Has Ended — Here Is Exactly What Stopped It South Carolina's 997-case measles outbreak — the largest in 35 years — was declared over April 26. Here's the public health playbook that stopped it and what other states can learn. Medical Daily · Jun 30
The price of Trump's anti-science agenda From measles to screwworm, Americans keep paying the cost of the admin's war on science Salon · Jun 30
Medical Daily · Jun 30 Experts Say the U.S. Has Already Lost Measles Elimination in Substance, if Not Yet on Paper Experts say the U.S. has already lost measles elimination status in substance. Only 6% of 2026 cases trace to travel, down from 40% historically. Here's the case and what comes next.
Medical Daily · Jun 30 Virginia's Measles Outbreak Has Expanded to a Second County as Cases Reach 129 Virginia expanded its Buckingham County measles outbreak to include Cumberland County June 25. 129 cases confirmed statewide in 2026. Here's the VDH guidance for residents and visitors.
Medical Daily · Jun 29 The CDC Is Ending Federal Measles Testing: Here Is What Actually Changes and Why Critics Are Still Alarmed The CDC is ending federal measles diagnostic testing. State labs already handle most testing. Here's what actually changes, who is concerned, and what the policy shift really means.
Medical Daily · Jun 29 Pennsylvania Has 83 Measles Cases, Including 49 in One County Near World Cup Host Philadelphia Pennsylvania has 84 measles cases in 2026, with the outbreak's center 75 miles from World Cup host Philadelphia. Wastewater already shows measles signal near the city.
Medical Daily · Jun 26 Public Health Officials Say Measles Poses a Bigger World Cup Threat Than Ebola Measles, not Ebola, is the top health threat at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, say health officials. The U.S. has 2,104 cases in 2026. Here's the risk and how to protect yourself.
Medical Daily · Jun 25 U.S. Measles Outbreak Reaches 2,104 Cases as Summer Travel Threatens to Accelerate Spread 2,104 measles cases have been confirmed in 41 U.S. jurisdictions as of June 18, 2026. The CDC warns summer travel could accelerate spread. Here's what families need to know.
Medical Daily · Jun 22 PAHO Issues Formal Health Warnings for 2026 FIFA World Cup Fans Covering Dengue, Measles, Norovirus, and Heat Illness PAHO's June 8, 2026 health guidance for World Cup fans warns of dengue, measles, norovirus, heat illness, and STIs across 16 host cities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Medical Daily · Jun 22 CDC Confirms 2,104 Measles Cases in 41 States as U.S. Elimination Status Faces Its Greatest Threat Since 2000 CDC data confirm 2,104 measles cases in 41 jurisdictions with 30 active outbreaks in 2026. The U.S. risks losing measles elimination status held since 2000.
The Independent UK · Jun 20 Utah marks a year of battling measles, with no clear end in sight Utah has spent the past year fighting measles outbreaks in almost every county
Medical Daily · Jun 20 Measles Has Now Spread to 41 States and Killed Three People. The CDC Update from June 18 Shows How Close the U.S. Is to Losing Elimination Status. CDC June 18, 2026: 2,104 measles cases, 41 jurisdictions, 30 outbreaks, 93% outbreak-associated. Three deaths since 2025. U.S. on track to lose 2000 elimination status.
The Conversation · Jun 18 Why don’t some people get vaccinated? It’s more complicated than you think When vaccination rates drop — as is the case with adult influenza vaccinations in Canada and child measles vaccinations in British Columbia — the explanation is often that people are “hesitant.”