💨 Abstract

The U.S. recorded 122 new measles cases this week, with Texas reporting only four new cases, indicating slowing outbreaks. Pennsylvania and Michigan outbreaks are over, but major outbreaks persist in Canada and Mexico. The U.S. has 1,168 confirmed measles cases this year, with deaths in Texas, New Mexico, Ontario, and Chihuahua. The virus, preventable by vaccine, spreads easily.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff