US Scientists Sequence 1,000 Genomes From Measles, a Disease Long Eliminated With Vaccines By Amy Maxmen April 2, 2026

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/measles-genome-cdc-data-elimination-status-outbreaks-rfk/ This week, the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention posted online its first large tranche of advanced genetic data from measles viruses spreading last year. Scientists with knowledge of the operation expect the agency to post heaps more in weeks to come, revealing whether the U.S. has lost its hard-won measles elimination status.