The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported more than 5,000 measles cases, according to Al Jazeera English. The outlet described the total as the highest in 35 years. Al Jazeera English also reported that children and teenagers account for almost 60 percent of the confirmed cases. Details on the period covered, locations, hospitalizations and deaths were not provided. Daily Lebanon has not independently verified the figures.
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CDC reports more than 5,000 measles cases, according to Al Jazeera English
Total described as the highest in 35 years, the outlet reported
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- Al Jazeera English: the CDC has reported more than 5,000 measles cases.
- The total is described as the highest in 35 years.
- Children and teenagers make up almost 60 percent of confirmed cases, the outlet reported.
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- Al Jazeera EnglishCDC reports more than 5,000 measles cases, highest number in 35 years