Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties have reported eight cases so far this year compared to 10 total in 2024.

Measles cases have surpassed a recent 2019 record to reach the highest level since 1992, with at least 1,289 cases reported in 39 states.

CDC data indicate 1,288 measles cases have been confirmed so far this year, pushing past the previous high reached in 2019. In other public health news: Texas first responders are experiencing mental health struggles amidst flood searches;

This roundup covers key domestic U.S. news: a record number of measles cases, a tunnel collapse in Los Angeles, legal and policy issues from Trump's administration, and other significant events such as flash floods in New Mexico and debates over renewable energy.

This year is the worst for measles spread in the U.S. since 1991. The news comes as Missouri has become the 18th state with an outbreak in 2025. Other states with active outbreaks include

Measles cases in the United States have reached a record high since the infection was eliminated in 2000. Data published by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Outbreak Response Innovation state that 1,

Measles cases in the United States are the highest they’ve been since the country eliminated the disease in 2000. The U.S. has reported 1,277 cases since the start of the year, according to NBC News’ tally of state health department data.