# U.S. at risk of losing measles elimination status as cases rise

https://mins.news/en/item/133502

- NBC News, 2026-11-06 23:58 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/video/u-s-on-verge-of-losing-measles-elimination-status-as-number-of-cases-grows-273037893563

> Measles cases in the United States have surpassed 5,000 for the first time in more than three decades, putting the country close to losing its elimination status. Pennsylvania, New York and Wisconsin reported measles-related deaths this week.

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