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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 24, 2026 at 12:45 PM ET · Updated July 24, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET

CDC reports US measles cases at 35-year high

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What we know

The CDC reports that US measles cases have reached a 35-year high following recent outbreaks. One outlet notes that Health Secretary RFK Jr. is being assigned responsibility for the record case count.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 4 hr ago, when The New Republic reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from Washington Examiner. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

Washington Examiner 2 hr ago
CDC reveals measles rates hit 35-year high after recent outbreaks

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

The New Republic 4 hr ago
RFK Jr. Now Responsible for 35-Year Record High in Measles

Coverage timeline

Jul 24, 12:45 PM ET
4 hr ago
The New Republic
RFK Jr. Now Responsible for 35-Year Record High in Measles
Jul 24, 2:50 PM ET
2 hr ago
Washington Examiner
CDC reveals measles rates hit 35-year high after recent outbreaks
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