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U.S. measles cases hit 35-year record with months left in 2026 - The Washington Post
WorldBy Lena H. Sun7/21/20261 min read
Data from Johns Hopkins University’s U.S. measles tracker shows that the nation reported 2,295 cases as of Tuesday. That count surpasses last year’s total of 2,289 cases.
✨ Key Highlights
- The United States has recorded 2,295 measles cases as of Tuesday, according to Johns Hopkins University's U.S. measles tracker, edging past last year's total of 2,289 cases.
- This marks the highest number of measles cases in any year since 1991, making it the worst annual count in 35 years.
- The record has been reached with several months still remaining in the year, suggesting the final tally could climb higher.
- The milestone reflects a continued resurgence of the disease, which was once considered largely eliminated in the country.
The United States has now reported the most measles cases in any year since 1991, not only surpassing all of last years record total, but also reaching the highest level in 35 years, with more than f