Measles
New York state reports first measles-linked child death in over 30 years amid outbreak
The US is experiencing its worst measles resurgence in decades, with 178 measles cases reported in New York State as of October 24 and three measles-related deaths in the country this year.
New York declares first US measles disaster emergency since 2025 surge
Bill Gates: Anti-vaccine attitudes in rich countries makes herd immunity for measles impossible
Michigan announces measles outbreak after three linked cases reported
Measles reported on flights to Israel from Ukraine
Measles reported on two flights from Kharkiv and Kyiv to Israel.
Stop the outbreak
As of April 18, there are 3,964 cases of measles in Israel, according to the Health Ministry website.
Two million Israelis unvaccinated or partially vaccinated for measles
According to a Channel 13 report over two million Israelis are either unvaccinated or partially vaccinated.
Prominent Orthodox school: no more religious exemptions from vaccines
The school's two principals say that Jewish law obligates vaccination rather than prohibiting it.
How hotels hosting Passover travelers are dealing with measles
Stay home, immunize or stay away from public areas for the length of your hotel stay?
Maryland reports third case of measles
The recent outbreak of Measles follows a person visiting the US from Israel.
39 measles cases in Detroit area linked to haredi traveler
The Israeli had visited synagogues, businesses and yeshivas before the Purim holiday after arriving from New York, where there is a measles outbreak in some Orthodox Jewish communities.
Bus driver refuses to stop for haredi Brooklyn man over measles outbreak
“The measles outbreak should not be used as an excuse for antisemitism,” the group said in a tweet.
Measles feared in maternity ward after infected father visits newborn
The father had no idea he received only one inoculation as a child. Authorities are warning those born between 1957 through 1977 to double check if they are properly vaccinated.
Bus driver refuses to stop for haredi man in NY over measles outbreak
The man said that the bus driver drove past the stop in the largely Orthodox-populated neighborhood of Williamsburg last week but that he caught up with it after it got stuck in traffic.