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World Health News Live Updates: Measles Outbreak Hits 25-Year High In US With Over 1,200 Cases

According to the reports, since January 1, a total of 187 residents of the district have been found infected with coronavirus, of which four died during treatment.

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Written By: Satata Karmakar | Updated : July 9, 2025 1:21 PM IST

World Health News Live Updates: After more than two decades, measles - one of the highly infectious and transmissible diseases, is making a comeback in the United States. According to the reports, so far this year, the country has seen more than 1,270 confirmed measles cases, the highest number in 25 years.

What is measles, and how does it spread? Measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world. In 2000, the US had declared measles eliminated due to the widespread use of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. But now, falling vaccination rates are helping the disease return.

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