Measles Outbreak

Reporting connected by measles outbreak, drawn from recent headlines.

• CDC sends a 'disease detective' to Pennsylvania amid measles outbreak

  The Hill

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sending a disease expert to assist with the response to the ongoing measles outbreak in Pennsylvania. “CDC will continue working closely with Pennsylvania health officials to provide the expertise and support needed to respond to the outbreak and protect public health,” the spokesperson told NBC News. The...

• CDC to send ‘disease detective’ to help tackle Pennsylvania measles outbreak

  The Guardian

  State has confirmed six measles-related deaths and county at center of outbreak lacks its own health department The county at the center of Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak is at a clear disadvantage because, local officials say, it lacks its own health department and it will now get special assistance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of Wednesday, Pennsylvania had confirmed 1,222 measles cases, up from 86 the week before. Six measles-associated deaths have also been

• Bangladesh’s battle to contain measles outbreak a ‘real warning’ to other nations, experts say

  The Straits Times

  The Bangladesh outbreak comes as vaccine hesitancy is rising, particularly in wealthier nations.

• Measles outbreak declared over in Manitoba

  CBC News

  ​A measles outbreak first declared in Manitoba more than a year and a half ago is now over, the province says.

• New York declares disaster emergency over measles outbreak

  The Hindu

  Since July 15, ​92 cases ‌have been reported in 18 New York counties, ‌while Pennsylvania has ​reported 977 cases, many ⁠in rural counties along the New ‌York border, the Governor said