Honduras Confirms 12th Measles Case as Officials Push Vaccination

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 12, 2026 · Originally reported July 9, 2026 by Radio Cadena Voces (RCV)

Health authorities confirmed that a six-month-old infant in Cortés contracted measles, bringing Honduras's total to 12 cases, and warned that vaccination coverage of just 70% falls well short of the 95% needed to prevent a wider outbreak.

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Also reported by: Infobae – Honduras

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