Measles outbreak slowing in Chicago after over 50 cases reported in less than 1 month

The measles outbreak in Chicago has significantly subsided after more than 50 cases were reported in less than a month, health officials said.

Sun-Times Media WireA new CDC report published Thursday found that the U.S.'s measles elimination status is being threatened due to the most recent outbreak this year.

The outbreak started in early March, when health officials reported the first measles cases in Chicago since 2019. Infections steadily increased to 15 by March 18, then jumped to 50 total cases a week later. The health department has hosted more than 100 vaccine clinics at migrant shelters and continues to administer vaccines at the city's designated "landing zone" for migrants on the Near West Side, officials said.

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