Measles surge hits new milestone as US cases surpass last year's total

Measles has reemerged as a persistent public health challenge in the U.S. over the past two years — and the spread isn't slowing down. According to a Johns Hopkins University tracker that compiles local and state health data , there were 2,295 confirmed measles cases in the U.S. as of July 22. This figure has officially surpassed the 2025 numbers, which totaled 2,286 measles cases nationwide. MEASLES-INFECTED TRAVELER MAY HAVE EXPOSED PASSENGERS AT LAX AND NEARBY HOTEL, HEALTH OFFICIALS WARN Cas