CDC updates measles toll, now counts 2 deaths
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"CDC updates measles toll, now counts 2 deaths" is generating significant coverage in the Health category, with 5 articles from 4 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
Outlets currently covering the story include 6abc Philadelphia, The Hill, The Morning Call and STAT. PULSE measures a story's velocity from how quickly new articles appear and how many independent newsrooms join the coverage.
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Coverage (5)
- 5th measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania 6abc Philadelphia · 45d ago
- CDC updates measles count, now includes 2 deaths The Hill · 45d ago
- Pennslyvania confirms fifth measles death, 3rd in Lancaster County The Morning Call · 45d ago
- CDC updates measles death toll to 2 in 2026 6abc Philadelphia · 45d ago
- CDC measles death count still lags Pennsylvania’s STAT · 45d ago
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