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Measles Cases Reach 1991 High, Elimination Status at Risk

60 sourcesUpdated Jul 24, 2026

1) 2,318 measles cases have been reported through mid-July 2026, the highest since 1991 and surpassing 2025’s record. 2) Outbreaks are centered in South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, Arizona, and Pennsylvania, with Florida and Maryland also affected. 3) About 93% of cases are in unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown status. 4) Officials warn counts may underestimate the true spread and vaccination levels below 95% jeopardize the nation’s measles-elimination status, which is under international review later this year. 5) With five months left in 2026, the total could rise further as outbreaks continue.

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“U.S. Measles Cases Hit 35-Year High as Vaccinations Drop. Kids Are the Ones Getting Sick”

People Magazine · Jul 24, 2026

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“Lancaster County now has highest number of measles cases per capita after 14-case jump in 4 days”

LNP - LancasterOnline · Jul 24, 2026

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Measles cases top 2025 total, surge nationwide

Measles cases in 2026 have surged to 2,318 across about 44–45 jurisdictions, the highest annual total since 1991 and well above 2025, driven largely by numerous outbreaks including multi-state clusters and a large Utah–Arizona spillover. Health officials warn that declining kindergarten vaccination rates and gaps in immunization are fueling the spread, with ongoing debates over leadership and vaccine misinformation complicating efforts to curb the outbreak and restore elimination status.

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Drought Declared Across North Wales

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“US Measles Cases in 2026 Highest in 35 Years”

The Epoch Times · Jul 24, 2026

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People MagazineLeftU.S. Measles Cases Hit 35-Year High as Vaccinations Drop. Kids Are the Ones Getting Sick

LNP - LancasterOnlineCenterLancaster County now has highest number of measles cases per capita after 14-case jump in 4 days

The Epoch TimesLean RightUS Measles Cases in 2026 Highest in 35 Years

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Natural Resources Wales declared drought status across North Wales and the Upper Severn as hot, dry weather, rising wildfire risk, and record-low river flows persist, affecting areas including North Gwynedd, Ynys Môn, South Gwynedd, Dee (Wales), and Clwyd. With July on track to be Wales’ driest in about 190 years, groundwater levels are falling and river temperatures are high, while officials urge waterwise use as the region moves into prolonged dry conditions.

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World Athletics Ratifies Eight World Records, Sawe Sub-2

World Athletics ratified seven senior world records and one world U20 record set in the first five months of 2026, including Sabastian Sawe’s 1:59:30 sub-two-hour marathon on a record-eligible London course and Tigst Assefa’s women-only 2:15:41. The batch also features Mondo Duplantis extending his pole vault world record to 6.31m, underscoring a historic year for track and field records.

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