By — Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/u-s-measles-cases-top-700 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter U.S. measles cases top 700 Nation Apr 29, 2019 1:40 PM EDT NEW YORK — Measles continues to spread in the United States, with more 704 cases reported so far this year in 22 states. U.S. health officials on Monday updated the national tally. It has already eclipsed the total for any full year since 1994, when 963 cases were reported. READ MORE: There’s a measles outbreak. Do you need another shot? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says this year’s count includes 44 people who caught the disease while traveling in another country. Some of them triggered U.S. outbreaks, mostly among unvaccinated people. That includes the largest outbreaks, in Orthodox Jewish communities in and around New York City. Three-quarters of those who caught the extremely contagious disease are children or teenagers. No deaths have been reported but 66 patients were hospitalized. Measles spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Mike Stobbe, Associated Press
NEW YORK — Measles continues to spread in the United States, with more 704 cases reported so far this year in 22 states. U.S. health officials on Monday updated the national tally. It has already eclipsed the total for any full year since 1994, when 963 cases were reported. READ MORE: There’s a measles outbreak. Do you need another shot? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says this year’s count includes 44 people who caught the disease while traveling in another country. Some of them triggered U.S. outbreaks, mostly among unvaccinated people. That includes the largest outbreaks, in Orthodox Jewish communities in and around New York City. Three-quarters of those who caught the extremely contagious disease are children or teenagers. No deaths have been reported but 66 patients were hospitalized. Measles spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now