U.S. Measles Outbreak Tops 5,000 Cases; Elimination Status Reported Lost

CDC figures as of Nov. 12 counted 5,412 cases, 591 hospitalizations and six confirmed deaths; other reports cite about 5,400 cases and 10 deaths using different tallies. NPR reports PAHO has decided the U.S. lost measles-elimination status after sustained transmission; official details and the public briefing remain key follow-ups.