Measles Cases Climb in Honduras as Region Reports 31 Deaths

Published on Honduras Daily · Jun 8, 2026 · Originally reported June 7, 2026 by El Heraldo

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.

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