RFK Jr. Proposes Sending Support to New York for Measles Crisis
Federal Support Offered Amid Measles Emergency in New York Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reached out to New York’s Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday, extending an offer for federal assistance in response to the measles emergency she declared just days prior. According to an HHS spokesperson, Kennedy assured Hochul of […]
Governor Issues State of Emergency Following Approximately 100 Measles Cases
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a “state of emergency” in response to over 100 reported cases of measles in the state. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania continues to see a significant rise in measles cases, with more than 1,000 infections reported as of Monday. In light of this, Hochul signed an executive order calling for enhanced […]
Pro-Vaccine Outlet Supported by Gates Seems to Voice the Unspoken Aspect of the Measles Outbreak
A pro-vaccine organization has acknowledged that the influx of foreign nationals coming to the U.S. for the FIFA World Cup has contributed to the spread of measles, especially as recent outbreaks have impacted various areas of the country. VaccinesWork published an article on Monday titled, “Measles vaccine push urged in Americas after World Cup.” Although […]
Health officials alert the public about measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport
Health officials have issued a warning regarding a recent measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, highlighting it as the second instance in just a short period within the state’s largest city. According to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, an individual infected with measles was present at the airport from Sept. 13 at 7:25 p.m. […]
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
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
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 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
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
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 […]