CDC: Measles Cases Surpass 2023 Total in First 3 Months of 2024

The CDC issued a new update on the virus’ spread across the United States.
CDC: Measles Cases Surpass 2023 Total in First 3 Months of 2024
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta on April 23, 2020. Tami Chappell/AFP via Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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Data provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that the total number of measles cases in the United States so far in 2024 has surpassed 2023’s numbers.

As of March 21, the agency confirmed there were 64 measles cases in 17 states, while it confirmed 58 measles cases in all of 2023. Cases were reported in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York City, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington this year.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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