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AXIOS (Tina Reed) - U.S. measles cases surpass last year's total: Tracker

The U.S. measles case count for this year has surged past last year's total and now stands at 2,295 — a level that hasn't been seen in 35 years, according to a Johns Hopkins University tracker that compiles state and local health data. Why it matters: It's the latest sign that the virus is rebounding in areas with low vaccine coverage, threatening the United States' measles elimination status , which is due to be reviewed in November. The big picture: The majority of cases are in unvaccinated people. While overall measles vaccination rates are still relatively high, public health officials say they must remain above 95% to maintain herd immunity. By the numbers: As of Tuesday, there were nine more cases than all of 2025 , per the…

What are the specific figures reported by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regarding measles cases and outbreaks?
In its last update on July 16, the CDC reported 2,260 confirmed cases and stated that there have been 34 new outbreaks reported this year.
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What is the stance of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine?
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has stated that the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is the most effective way to prevent the spread of measles, while also noting that vaccination is a personal choice.
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What are the symptoms and potential medical complications associated with measles?
Measles symptoms include a cough, high fever, conjunctivitis, and a telltale rash. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, complications can escalate to severe ear infections, pneumonia, and encephalitis (inflammation of the brain), which can lead to permanent brain damage or death. Additionally, on average, measles kills between one and three out of every 1,000 infected children.
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Which U.S. states or jurisdictions have reported the highest number of measles cases?
According to the tracker, the jurisdictions with the most reported cases include South Carolina, Utah, Texas, Florida, and Arizona.
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What is the current measles case count in the U.S. according to the Johns Hopkins University tracker, and how does it compare to previous years?
The U.S. measles case count currently stands at 2,295, which has surpassed the total for the previous year. This is a level of cases that has not been seen in 35 years; the last time cases were higher was in 1991, when the U.S. recorded 9,643 cases according to CDC data.
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NYTIMES (Dana Rubinstein and Corey Kilgannon) - Inquiry Into James Dolan’s Use of Facial Recognition Ends in Modest Fines

The New York Liquor Authority withdrew charges that tied facial recognition systems at James Dolan’s MSG Entertainment to exclusionary practices and issued $30,000 in fines for an unrelated offense.

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ABCNEWS - WATCH: Milwaukee garbage truck blast injures sanitation worker

Improperly disposed oxygen tanks exploded in the back of the garbage truck as it was compacting trash, knocking the sanitation worker off his feet and leaving him with a concussion and eye injury.

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