# US measles surge reaches highest level since 1991

https://mins.news/en/item/94972

- CGTN, 2026-10-10 07:34 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-10/US-measles-surge-hits-highest-level-since-1991-1R7SItwDtqo/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> The United States has recorded 4,080 confirmed measles cases in 2026 as of October 8, the highest annual total since 1991, amid 42 outbreaks across 47 jurisdictions. A total of 414 patients have been hospitalized, and unvaccinated people account for 95% of cases. Pennsylvania reported 1,136 cases and five deaths, while New York declared a statewide disaster emergency and expanded testing and vaccination access.

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