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struggle4progress

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3. U.S. will likely lose its measles elimination status

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Sun Feb 1, 2026, 10:04 PM

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January 31, 20267:00 AM ET
Maria Godoy

The measles outbreak in South Carolina is showing little sign of slowing down. The state has confirmed 847 cases since the first case was reported in October, making the outbreak bigger than the one in Texas, which started just over a year ago.

Dr. Linda Bell, South Carolina's state epidemiologist, points out that in Texas, measles cases grew over the course of seven months, while in South Carolina it has taken just 16 weeks to surpass the Texas case count ...

https://www.npr.org/2026/01/31/nx-s1-5694681/measles-elimination-status-south-carolina-texas-outbreak

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ICE halts all movement at Texas facility due to measles [View all] struggle4progress Sunday OP

It's not a detention center gab13by13 Sunday #1

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At least 588 US measles cases reported in January: CDC struggle4progress Sunday #2

U.S. will likely lose its measles elimination status struggle4progress Sunday #3

Another self inflicted issue that is not being resolved and gonna get out of control Deuxcents Sunday #5

Too bad they will have many sick people to look after vapor2 Sunday #6

ICE stopped paying for detainee medical care struggle4progress Sunday #7