US measles cases reach 4,588 this year, more than double 2025's total
The US CDC reported 178 more measles cases this week, taking the 2026 total to 4,588, more than double last year's. There are 43 outbreaks, and Pennsylvania alone has reported 1,338 cases.
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How each side framed it
Left-leaning outlets
Left-rated outlets headline it: “Additional 178 cases of measles reported by US health authorities amid outbreak” (The Guardian); “Is the measles outbreak pushing vaccine skeptics to doctor’s offices? : Northeast Notebook” (NPR).
Centre outlets
Centre-rated outlets headline it: “US measles cases hit 4,588, more than twice last year’s total” (The Hill); “US CDC says measles cases rise to 4,588 as outbreak continues” (Reuters).
Right-leaning outlets
Right-rated outlets headline it: “Measles Cases Top 4,500 as Pennsylvania Outbreak Drives Surge” (Newsmax).
Sources by lean
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- The Hill
US measles cases hit 4,588, more than twice last year’s total - Reuters
US CDC says measles cases rise to 4,588 as outbreak continues (paywall or login)
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Who owns or funds the outlets covering this story (5 outlets)
| Outlet | Lean | Ownership & funding (MBFC) |
|---|---|---|
| NPR | Centre-left | According to a Columbia Journalism Review article dated 2010, a large portion of NPR’s revenue comes from dues and fees paid by Member stations and corporate sponsorships. In another article by Columbia Journalism Review, they state that as of 2017, NPR receives less than 1 percent of its total funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting(CPB). source |
| The Guardian | Centre-left | The Guardian and its companion publication, the Sunday newspaper The Observer, are owned by Guardian Media Group plc (GMG). Scott Trust Limited was created in 1936 to ensure the editorial independence of the publications and owns Guardian Media Group plc (GMG). source |
| Reuters | Centre | In April 2008, the British company Reuters Group was acquired by Thomson Corporation and formed Thomson Reuters. source |
| The Hill | Centre | In 2021, The Hill was purchased by Nexstar, which owns around 200 TV stations and media outlets nationwide. The founder, chairman, president, and CEO of Nexstar is Perry A. Sook. source |
| Newsmax | Right | Newsmax is owned by publicly traded Newsmax Inc., which began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol NMAX on March 31, 2025. The company completed a $75 million public offering after previously raising approximately $225 million through a preferred-stock offering. source |