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Mold adds to hardships for families after flooding on Sedgewood Circle
By Katherine Langford
U.S. may lose measles elimination status
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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Health officials are meeting this week to evaluate whether the United States has lost its measles elimination status following more than 5,000 cases reported this year.The recent rise in cases has led to the highest number of U.S. measles deaths since 1991. Measles was declared eradicated in the U.S. in 2000, and doctors say full vaccination provides the best protection.Dr. Paul Offit, a pediatrician at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, warned of the outbreak’s impact. “I think the chances that we will lose our measles eliminations status is high, which is sad because we eliminated measles, the most contagious human infection in the year 2000, eliminated it and now it’s come roaring back,” Offit said.Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
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