Measles is surging in the U.S. — and outbreaks can cost millionscnbc.com· 3d
A CNBC article reports that the U.S. is facing its worst measles outbreak in more than three decades, with over 5,100 cases and eight deaths in 2026, and that outbreaks carry heavy costs beyond treating the sick. A Johns Hopkins tool estimates nearly $83 million in economic costs for 2026, and the U.S. is expected to lose its measles elimination status.
