Measles alert in California after an infected traveler takes Amtrak through six counties

Measles alert in California after an infected traveler takes Amtrak through six counties

A traveler infected with measles has journeyed across California using Amtrak trains and buses before being hospitalized, leading state health officials to issue a warning for thousands of passengers who might have been exposed. This individual, who is unvaccinated, moved through six California counties in three days—Los Angeles, Kern, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Alameda, and Butte—before […]

Coroner confirms no measles fatalities during Pennsylvania outbreak in Lancaster County

Coroner confirms no measles fatalities during Pennsylvania outbreak in Lancaster County

Dispute Erupts Over Measles Deaths in Pennsylvania A Pennsylvania county commissioner is taking issue with Governor Josh Shapiro’s announcement regarding two deaths linked to measles, stirring tensions with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the state grapples with an outbreak that has reached 460 confirmed cases in 31 counties. Joshua Parsons, […]

Byron Donalds: The Measles Outbreak is Due to ‘Widespread Illegal Immigration’ Caused by the Biden Administration

Byron Donalds: The Measles Outbreak is Due to 'Widespread Illegal Immigration' Caused by the Biden Administration

Rep. Byron Donalds Discusses Florida’s Vaccination Policy On CBS’s “Face the Nation” this past Sunday, host Margaret Brennan engaged Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) in a discussion regarding Florida’s vaccination strategy in light of a measles outbreak affecting the state. Donalds, who is running as the Republican nominee for governor of Florida, attributed the outbreak to […]

Measles cases in the US exceed 2,000, outpacing last year’s figures.

Measles cases in the US exceed 2,000, outpacing last year's figures.

Measles Cases Surge in the U.S. Measles is making a troubling comeback in the United States, showing no signs of slowing down over the past two years. As of July 22, the Johns Hopkins University Tracker noted a total of 2,295 confirmed cases of measles in the country, surpassing the previous year’s total of 2,286 […]

Measles exposure noted at LAX and a nearby Hilton hotel following a flight in June

Measles exposure noted at LAX and a nearby Hilton hotel following a flight in June

A traveler with measles may have exposed people at Los Angeles International Airport and a nearby hotel after arriving in the county earlier this month, health officials reported Wednesday. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed the case, which involved a traveler arriving on Cathay Pacific flight CX884 on June 11. This person […]

Measles case confirmed at LAX amid concerns of transmission due to worldwide World Cup travel

Measles case confirmed at LAX amid concerns of transmission due to worldwide World Cup travel

Health officials have revealed that a traveler with measles went through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on an international flight last week. This comes just days after another measles case was reported at San Francisco International Airport. With both cities welcoming international fans for World Cup matches, there’s a growing concern about the potential spread […]

Measles detected in California wastewater as health officials raise concerns

Measles detected in California wastewater as health officials raise concerns

California health authorities discovered traces of measles in wastewater samples, indicating a worrying increase in the disease’s prevalence in the state. The Merced County Public Health Department noted this finding, emphasizing that while there are no confirmed cases in the county, it could hint at undiagnosed spread. Currently, California has recorded 74 confirmed measles cases […]