Health● Elevated25m ago · Nov 15, 2026, 7:28 AM
USA loses "measles-free" status after record number of cases
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from RTP Notícias · Portugal · North America
The United States (USA) has lost its "measles-free" status, announced the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), after recording more than 5,400 cases this year, more than double compared to 2025.
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