The US has reported over 800 confirmed measles cases, a 12% increase from last week’s total. This outbreak now affects nearly half of the country, with new cases emerging in 24 states. On Friday, the CDC announced 88 additional cases. Two children under 2 have lost their lives to the virus – one in Texas and another in New Mexico, where an investigation into a third death is ongoing.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-18/us-measles-cases-rise-12-in-a-week-to-reach-800-in-24-states