Measles

Summer camp is newest front in battle with measles outbreak

NY bans non-medical exemptions to vaccines

Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the removal into law Thursday, noting that the Empire State is in the midst of the worst measles outbreak in more than a quarter of a century.

New York bans non-medical exemption to vaccines amid ongoing measles outbreak

Medical exemptions, which are relatively rare, will still be in place, but non-medical exemptions including religious exemptions would no longer be allowed in the state.

Ebola-ravaged Congo now hit with 87,000 suspected measles cases, officials say

A measles epidemic has been declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country struggling to contain the world's second-largest, second-deadliest Ebola outbreak.

Number of measles cases over 1,000 in US for the first time since its eradication

The Centers for Disease Control reported Monday that there have been 1,022 cases in 28 states through June 6.

Alarming new numbers in the measles outbreak

Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses what you should know about the climbing figure and how it could affect your day-to-day life.

Number of measles cases in 2019 surpass 25-year record

The number of measles cases reported in the first five months of 2019 has now surpassed every year since 1994, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Thursday.

971 cases of measles reported in 26 states: CDC

This year has seen the greatest number of cases for a single year in nearly three decades.

Number of measles cases in US in 2019 surpasses previous record in 1994

The number of measles cases reported in the first five months of 2019 has now surpassed every year since 1994, the CDC announced Thursday.

At least 880 confirmed cases of measles in 24 states: CDC

The 41 new cases from the previous week make it the largest number of measles cases in the U.S. in 25 years.

CDC reports fewer new measles cases amid record outbreak

The number of measles cases in the U.S. continues to climb but at a slightly slower rate than previous weeks.

Chicago identifies 1st case of measles, nation experiencing worst outbreak in 25 years

There have been 839 cases of measles across the country, according to the CDC.

Church of Scientology ship with measles case on board still quarantined in Curacao as blood samples tested; measles patient now healthy

Over 300 people have been quarantined on the ship for several days.

Measles outbreak grows, spreads throughout US

Health authorities are advising parents to vaccinate babies sooner as the numbers of measles cases surge.

Parents on edge as CDC releases new measles numbers

The CDC is warning the measles virus could not just be dangerous but deadly to vulnerable groups, including young children and the elderly.

Number of US measles cases continues to climb, now with 764 reported

The 60 additional measles cases reported this week means that the number of cases so far this year has reached a new recent record.

Number of measles cases increases in Southern California

A baby under the age of 1 has contracted measles in Orange County.

Health inspectors board Scientology cruise ship to investigate measles case

The boat, Freewinds, arrived in Curacao early Saturday.

Church of Scientology ship with measles case on board headed for Curacao home port

A representative for the Freewinds ship said the boat would remain quarantined until Curacao health officials determined the next step to take.

Cruise ship quarantined for measles on the move

The Church of Scientology-owned Freewinds is headed to Curacao after one confirmed case of measles was found onboard.

Cruise ship quarantined over measles case

300 passengers and crew remain under quarantine on the "Freewinds" cruise ship on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia.

Surgeon General talks record-setting measles outbreak

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams discusses steps he is taking to get the alarming measles outbreak under control throughout the nation.

Church of Scientology cruise ship quarantined in St. Lucia due to measles case

Medical officials in St. Lucia advised residents traveling to the U.S. and other parts of the world to ensure they were adequately vaccinated against the disease.

Cruise ship quarantined amid measles outbreak

The government of St. Lucia ordered around 300 passengers and crew to stay aboard a ship in the Caribbean while measles cases are investigated.

Cruise ship quarantined in St. Lucia as possible measles case investigated

The island nation's chief medical officer warned residents traveling to the U.S. and other countries to get themselves and their children vaccinated.

Cruise ship quarantined in St. Lucia as health officials investigate possible measles case

The chief medical officer in St. Lucia would not reveal the name of the cruise ship or say where it had traveled from.

Two people return to Southern California from overseas infected with measles

The new cases are not connected to the 300 people quarantined at two Los Angeles universities.

New measles cases spark fears of widespread exposure

The two new cases involve patients who flew internationally into Los Angeles and Orange County, California, one week ago.

Measles outbreak hits record 704 cases, the most in 25 years

Nearly 90% of cases have been found in people who were not vaccinated, and CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield told ABC News "it won't be surprising" if there is a death in the outbreak.

Measles numbers break recent records with 704 reported cases

The ongoing outbreaks have caused the number of this year's cases to blow past the previous annual record in just the first few months.

704 confirmed cases of measles this year throughout US: CDC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new report Monday.

Mass quarantine in California for those who may have been exposed to measles

Health officials scrambling to contain one of the most contagious viruses in the world.

Los Angeles universities' measles quarantine

More than 300 students and staff at two universities are in isolation until they can prove their immunization.

What to know about the Los Angeles measles quarantine

ABC News' Dr. Jennifer Ashton shares the latest on the measles outbreak after hundreds of students and faculty at UCLA and Cal State were quarantined.

Measles outbreak leads to quarantine at UCLA, Cal State

Hundreds of students and faculty were quarantined as the two schools took unprecedented steps to fight one of the world's most contagious diseases.

Hundreds quarantined at 2 Los Angeles universities after measles scare

More than 300 students and staff are under quarantine at the University of California and Cal State.

Quarantine orders issued at UCLA

Health officials issued quarantine orders at UCLA and Cal State, Los Angeles to prevent the spread of measles, with more than 100 students and faculty members at UCLA under quarantine.

Measles outbreak sets 20-year record

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there are 695 confirmed measles cases nationwide.

Measles outbreak now worst in US in nearly 20 years

ABC News' Gio Benitez reports on how a New York City hospital is handling the outbreak, which has now spread to 695 cases across 22 states, according to the CDC.

US measles cases at highest level since elimination nearly 20 years ago, according to CDC

There were 695 reported cases of measles across 22 states as of Wednesday afternoon.

America's Measles outbreak at highest point in 25 years

Measles in the U.S. is closing in on 700 cases this year, a resurgence largely attributed to misinformation that is turning parents against vaccines.

Measles cases surging to break annual record

The number of measles cases in the U.S. so far this year is approaching the record for the decade -- and in just four months' time, according to new data.

Measles cases 'likely' to break yearly record in just 4 months

The Centers for Disease Control reports that there have been 626 confirmed cases of measles so far this year, marking an increase of 71 new cases since last week.

New York City issues fines of $1,000 to 3 people who refused to be vaccinated against measles

Washington state pushes to take away vaccination exemptions amid measles outbreak

The Washington state Senate passed a bill that, if enacted, would revoke the vaccination exemption for those who have a personal or philosophical opposition to vaccines.

'Patient zero' of Michigan measles outbreak thought he was immune because he had it before: Doctor

The man, who remains unidentified but is believed to be "patient zero" in Michigan, traveled to the Great Lake state from New York in March.

Measles 'patient zero' identified

The man was unaware he was infected with measles, and spread illness to 38 people.

Man unaware he had measles unknowingly infected 38 people in 2 weeks

He traveled by car from New York, where officials are giving out free vaccines in Rockland County, to Michigan, health officials said.

Staggering number of measles cases in US just part of 300% global uptick

The measles outbreak that continues to spread across the U.S. is just one of many that are going on around the world this year.

US measles cases just part of 300% global uptick

The World Health Organization reports that preliminary global data shows that reported cases of measles are up by 300% in 2019 compared to the same timeframe in 2018.