# U.S. measles cases surge to dangerous high, topping 5,000

https://mins.news/en/video/134139

- NBC News, 2026-11-08 00:32 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNOGVGn1Vx4

> More than 5,000 measles cases have been reported across the United States so far this year, with growing concern that the outbreak could worsen as the holidays approach.

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