← April 28, 2026 briefingHealth
US measles outbreaks spread as South Carolina's ends
South Carolina has declared its measles outbreak over after nearly 1,000 infections — one of the largest US outbreaks in decades — but the disease is far from contained nationally, with more than 20 active outbreaks currently burning across the country. The numbers underline how quickly measles exploits gaps in vaccination coverage. Health officials have not named a single federal coordination effort to address the simultaneous spread.
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