Weekly measles cases hit new record amid worst outbreak since 1990s
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Weekly measles cases have set a new record, according to figures published Friday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, topping the peak of an outbreak in 2019 that ranked as the worst since the 1990s. The number of cases that had their symptoms start during the week of March 30 has grown to 111, according to the agency's latest update. Authorities backdate newly reported measles cases based on when their rash began, to account for delays in reporting and diagnosis.
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Main Idea: The CDC says U.S. measles cases hit a new weekly record as the outbreak in Texas keeps driving the country’s worst surge since the 1990s.
Key Points:
- The CDC reported 111 cases for the week of March 30, topping the 2019 weekly peak of 102.
- Most U.S. cases this year are tied to a large outbreak in Texas and nearby states, with at least 750 linked cases in Texas and New Mexico.
- Health officials say it is still too early to know if the Texas outbreak is ending, even though new cases there appear to be slowing.
- The U.S. has reported at least 935 measles cases this year, with three deaths, and experts say the total may be an undercount.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Rising measles cases in Texas and across the US can lead to more illness, hospital stays, missed work, and higher public health costs.
Positive Impact
CDC tracking can help health officials spot outbreaks sooner and push vaccines and warnings to limit spread.
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Central public health agency cited for the latest weekly measles figures and outbreak tracking.
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