After 26 years of official elimination status, the measles are making a concerning comeback in the United States, with the CDC reporting more than 3,800 cases across 47 states in 2026. New York’s Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a statewide “disaster emergency,” while in Pennsylvania there are more than 1,000 confirmed cases in the latest outbreak. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports for TODAY. After 26 years of official elimination status, the measles are making a concerning comeback in the United States, with the CDC reporting more than 3,800 cases across 47 states in 2026. New York’s Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a statewide “disaster emergency,” while in Pennsylvania there are more than 1,000 confirmed cases in the latest outbreak. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports for TODAY.
NY Declares Measles Emergency; Pennsylvania Cases SurgeNY Declares Measles Emergency; Pennsylvania Cases Surge
