A post by @FirstSquawk on X.

The United States has lost its measles-elimination status, according to a Wall Street Journal report relayed by First Squawk. The designation, which certifies that the virus no longer spreads continuously within a country, was withdrawn as outbreaks persisted beyond the 12-month threshold used to define ongoing transmission. The change marks a reversal for a country that had held elimination status for decades and underscores slipping vaccination coverage. Health officials and markets will watch whether renewed immunization efforts can restore the status, which typically requires a sustained period without continuous spread.