LIVE: Worst Measles Outbreak Hits United States — Over 700 Cases Confirmed, CDC Deploys Emergency Teams to Contain Virus

LIVE UPDATES: With over 700 cases being reported so far, the United States is battling the worst Measles outbreak in 20 years. Read on to know more about this virus, and the symptoms associated with it.

Health News Live Updates: The United States is grappling with the worst measles outbreak, reported in over 20 years. According to the latest data, the country has logged a total of 700 cases so far. Measles is a highly contagious airborne virus, which was initially declared eliminated in the US in 2000. However, the country saw the resurgence of the virus again in 2024. As per the World Health Organisation (WHO), the sudden spike in measles cases across the US is primarily happening due to vaccine hesitancy.

In response to this escalating public health crisis, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has redeployed specialized teams to the affected regions. These teams are collaborating with local health officials to implement containment measures and prevent further spread of the virus. Follow this space for all the latest health news and developments from around the world on a real-time basis.

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