US loses measles-free status after continued spread of the disease, WSJ reports

The Pan American Health Organization has revoked the United States’ measles-elimination status after 26 years, citing continuous transmission of the virus for more than a year. The country has reported about 7,500 infections and 13 deaths since 2025, including 5,182 confirmed cases in 2026. The decision follows a sharp resurgence as immunization rates fall and vaccine hesitancy rises.