The United States is facing its second surge in measles cases. Large outbreaks in Utah, Arizona and South Carolina are continuing to grow. CNN is tracking the cases.

Scientists are warning that the ongoing measles outbreak might force the United States to lose its elimination status for the first time in decades. The big picture: For 25 years, the U.S. has been free of yearly measles outbreaks.

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today said the United States has 1,912 confirmed measles cases so far in 2025, an increase of 84 cases since last week and a bad sign as holiday gatherings, travel, and indoor activities is set to pick up in the final weeks of the year.

As measles cases continue to rise around the globe, the World Health Organization warns it's a signal that other disease outbreaks could soon follow.

Canada has had more than a year of continuous measles transmission. The United States has until January to limit cases before losing status.

The Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed the first measles outbreak in Bexar County on July 2. A recent study found that an outbreak the size of the one that occurred in West Texas cost around $12.6 million. It costs around $58,600 for one person to receive care for measles in the hospital.

The Measles outbreak in states like Texas and South Carolina in the US has become a concern worldwide including India where a large population lives overseas and a large number of international travel