Canada Loses Measles-Free Status, US at Risk

Canada Loses Measles-Free Status: A Surge in Outbreaks Across North and South AmericaCanada has lost its measles-free status, marking over a year of continuous spread within communities. This year alone, Canada has reported over five thousand measles cases and two deaths. The Americas region, including the U.S., faces a similar threat due to declining vaccination rates, with the U.S. potentially losing its measles-free status. This year has seen the worst measles outbreak in over three decades, with over one thousand six hundred cases and forty-four outbreaks confirmed. Many of these outbreaks are linked to specific communities with lower vaccination rates. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.