Measles cases are on the rise in Chicago and across the U.S., with the city reporting multiple outbreaks, particularly in migrant shelters. Chicago health officials have confirmed a total of 26 cases, prompting new vaccination policies. The outbreak has affected young children at Pilsen's migrant shelter, leading to tightened rules and restrictions. The situation has escalated, with Cook County suburbs also reporting their first cases linked to the Chicago outbreak.
Suburban Cook County confirmed its first measles case linked to the outbreak that started at the Pilsen migrant shelter earlier this month. Overall, 52 cases have been reported in Chicago. https://t.co/5JPvwgnfAS
1. US #measles update: There's been a big jump — 50% — recently in cases, with the year-to-date total now at 97. There were 58 cases in total in 2023. About 70% of the cases are associated with outbreaks (3 or more cases). https://t.co/0AqditLY8N https://t.co/786rJXUoov
Measles case numbers are up in the United States. The cases have already reached more by the end of March than the year 2023. Read more about the cases by clicking the link below👇 https://t.co/patrqAw761 📷CNN via CNN Newsource https://t.co/hUnuJyuDLl
Case numbers continue to climb in Chicago as the city battles a measles outbreak that has infected dozens since the start of the year. https://t.co/ChT7ncANoW
Suburban Cook County confirmed its first measles case linked to the outbreak that started at the Pilsen migrant shelter earlier this month. https://t.co/aOISmLU2lv
Officials said the Cook County case involves a person who had been exposed to measles in a Chicago migrant shelter. https://t.co/LYmqMkK3eV
Cook County suburbs report first measles case since Chicago outbreak began https://t.co/rgEUMTdkCm https://t.co/PZ2ruRROYd
BREAKING: Cases of the measles surge by 800% in 2024 due to Biden's border crisis Remember when you lost your job for not taking the COVID vax? https://t.co/hDd8UD1z3r
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The number of confirmed #measles cases in Canada so far this year is more than three times higher than all infections recorded in 2023, the country's chief public health officer said as she urged people to ensure their vaccinations are up to date. https://t.co/4IafbY1V5s
Measles cases reported so far in 2024 already surpassed those reported in all of 2023, according to CDC data https://t.co/Z1sEGOKYQo https://t.co/vhY6NIEvgL
We're tracking every measles case in Canada. With health agencies slow to update, the Star is tracking measles cases in Canada, drawing on reports and media releases from provinces and local public health agencies. Use our tool to check the spread. https://t.co/XFUbcBEc3n
A massive measles outbreak is brewing in Chicago, all from the migrant shelters. Imported drugs, death, and diseases. Welcome to #BidensBorderBloodbath. https://t.co/poMvvsDBl7
Measles cases in Canada are increasing, Canada’s chief public health officer warns https://t.co/E6k9g3j1JR https://t.co/YjOgHhypSs
Measles cases have spiked in the last three months, driven in part by outbreaks centered in a migrant shelter in Chicago, an elementary school in southeast Florida and a children’s hospital and day care in Philadelphia. https://t.co/V3LdMIMvoH
They claim only 4 active cases of measles in Canada as of today and the media puts out a two & a half minute fear porn piece. Cases are on the rise! https://t.co/a3pwjdR1Yx
Measles cases in Canada are increasing, Canada's chief public health officer warns https://t.co/Hjq9NUOZ1P
It's not quite the end of March, and the U.S. has already tallied more measles cases this year than were reported in all of 2023. https://t.co/ij9Jx4rdPJ https://t.co/oIKKfTyyoS
PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY OF CANADA : CONCERNED THAT MEASLES VACCINATION COVERAGE AMONG SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN IS NOT HIGH ENOUGH IN SOME PARTS OF CANADA
PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY OF CANADA: AS OF TODAY, PHAC IS AWARE OF 40 MEASLES CASES IN CANADA THIS YEAR
Measles in the entire state of Illinois: 2020: 0 cases 2021: 0 cases 2022: 0 cases 2023: 5 cases 2024: 31 and climbing More measles infections in the past few weeks than the past 8 years combined. But you didn't hear about this rapidly growing outbreak because it all comes…
So there are 30+ cases of measles tied to an illegal immigrant shelter in Chicago but I haven’t seen the same news coverage about this as the < 10 cases in Florida last month….
MEASLES: 64 cases this year in 2024 in US (>all of 2023), 31 of which are in Chicago outbreak. In 2023, the WHO estimates there were 9 million cases of measles worldwide and 136 000 deaths, mostly in children. Vaccination best way to halt https://t.co/uo9McBba4g
Another 5 cases of Measles have now been reported in Chicago. Gee. Wonder why? #Invasion
Measles outbreak in Chicago: What to know about the virus https://t.co/o6kSTxhg9z
Five more measles cases were reported by Chicago health officials Tuesday. https://t.co/c9JvuCE0x4
City of Chicago announces new measles vaccination policy at Pilsen migrant shelter https://t.co/SWznU14SQt
Chicago health officials announce new policy to slow measles outbreak The city has reported 26 measles cases, 19 of which have been in children under 5. Most of the cases have been associated with the Pilsen migrant shelter https://t.co/f86Rshm1aB
Chicago health officials have confirmed 14 cases of measles in the past seven days, prompting them to tighten rules requiring all residents of the city’s largest migrant shelter to be vaccinated against the highly infectious disease. @wttw https://t.co/KuPwweibYl
Chicago health officials have confirmed 14 cases of measles in the past seven days, prompting them to tighten rules requiring all residents of the city’s largest migrant shelter to be vaccinated against the highly infectious disease. https://t.co/wuXL24nXpE
Young children at Pilsen’s migrant shelter must now stay out of childcare and school until 21 days after they are fully vaccinated against measles as cases continue to spread in Chicago. https://t.co/2sNatIPeZU https://t.co/8rUkOdtwCk
Joe Biden said no one could enter this country by plane if they weren’t vaccinated. Meanwhile, the southern border is open for anyone who wishes to come in. Well, a measles outbreak, yes, measles, has ripped through a Chicago migrant shelter. It gets worse: Reports say that… https://t.co/yEy94iNVvM
Measles cases in Chicago, 2 suburban counties have State of Illinois taking action https://t.co/NyaGwk2TOt https://t.co/lo0rIOpqHL
Once considered eliminated in the U.S. because of wide vaccine availability, measles cases are climbing. By mid-March, the case count for 2024 was higher than last year's total. Link: https://t.co/XMArOLF9Ev