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

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/measles-genome-cdc-data-elimination-status-outbreaks-rfk/?utm_campaign=KHN%20-%20Weekly%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--lmL2qdpycvKvtK3MRXUc6ZBp2u0g0gHNw7fARnxQvje6EbXz5mt5ToVw5N8g3h422BWX8tOBz-3j63zMvy1rcTDkvJQ&_hsmi=412113676&utm_content=412113676&utm_source=hs_email US Scientists Sequence 1,000 Genomes From Measles, a Disease Long Eliminated With Vaccines By Amy Maxmen This week, the CDC began to publish long-awaited data that will reveal the extent of measles’ comeback. While applauding the science, researchers say the Trump administration has done little to contain the virus. “That we’re even talking about this is nuts,” one virologist said.