Key facts
- The CDC confirmed six measles-related deaths in the US in 2026, according to the agency's website.
- The report did not state where the deaths occurred, when, or the ages of the patients.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed six measles-related deaths in the country in 2026, according to the agency's website on November 12, 2026, Reuters reported.
The report carried no further detail: it did not name the states involved, give dates for the deaths, or describe the patients. The CDC's website was the stated source for the figure.