# U.S. nears losing measles elimination status as cases rise

https://mins.news/en/video/133289

- NBC News, 2026-11-07 00:07 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhp7gYDEsYk

> Measles cases in the United States have topped 5,000 for the first time in more than three decades, putting its elimination status at risk. Pennsylvania, New York and Wisconsin each reported measles-related deaths this week.

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