Rising U.S. measles cases during the ongoing outbreak
The CDC reported 178 new measles cases this week, bringing the U.S. total for 2026 to 4,588 as of Friday—more than double 2025’s tally. At least 43 outbreaks are occurring nationwide, with Pennsylvania reporting 1,338 cases. New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency to enhance vaccination efforts, Udaipur Kiran reported.
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The CDC put the national 2026 case count at 4,588 as of Friday, after 178 new infections were reported this week. The tally is more than double the 2025 count. At least 43 outbreaks are underway nationwide. Pennsylvania reported 1,338 cases, while South Carolina and Utah each had more than 500, according to CDC data cited by AOL. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency amid rising cases, particularly in rural areas, to strengthen vaccination efforts, Udaipur Kiran reported. AOL said official tallies undercount infections; early symptoms, including rash, runny nose, fever and cough, may not prompt an immediate doctor visit.
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Both report 178 additional U.S. measles cases and a 2026 total of 4,588, matching the central claim and timing. The other results do not report that weekly increase.