[Newsdesk] US measles elimination status likely to be lost as cases surge

The United States is currently facing a surge in confirmed measles cases. This situation was reported by Tony Kirby. In 2026, the USA has already recorded more confirmed measles cases than in the entirety of 2025. Due to this unfavorable development, it is considered highly likely that the country will lose its disease elimination status. According to the reported information, the loss of this measles-free status is expected to happen later this year. The current data points to a significant deterioration of the epidemiological situation regarding measles in the United States.