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Clear filtersMeasles Cases Climb in Honduras as Region Reports 31 Deaths
Honduras has confirmed three imported measles cases as health officials warn the disease is twice as contagious as COVID-19, while the Americas region has recorded 21,400 cases and 31 deaths in 2026.
Measles Risk Grows as Honduras's Vaccination Rate Lags
Two imported measles cases have raised alarm in Honduras, where vaccination coverage of just 78% falls far short of the 95% needed to prevent a national outbreak, experts warn, citing heightened risk from crowding, poor sanitation, and vaccine hesitancy.