The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 1,723 confirmed measles cases across 17 states as of November 13th, 2023. This represents the highest number of measles cases recorded in the United States in a single week. The CDC’s data indicates a significant increase in measles cases compared to previous weeks, prompting health officials to issue alerts and recommendations to mitigate the spread. The region with the highest concentration of cases is currently the state of Florida. Testing efforts are ongoing to identify the source of the outbreak and to provide guidance to individuals and communities to prevent further transmission.
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