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Measles Outbreaks Widen: Colorado Names 11 Exposure Sites as El Paso Cases Hit Six

Officials institute 21-day school exclusions to curb spread citing over 1,000 U.S. cases mostly among the unvaccinated.

Overview

  • Colorado declared an outbreak tied to Broomfield schools after a third linked case, extending to Broomfield High and Broomfield Heights Middle School.
  • State health officials ordered unvaccinated or non‑immune students, staff, volunteers and visitors to stay home for 21 days, with return allowed if vaccinated within 72 hours of exposure.
  • The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment listed 11 potential exposure locations across Broomfield, Lafayette, Louisville and Westminster with specified dates and times.
  • El Paso confirmed two additional measles cases for a total of six this year and began contact tracing, while Kansas City reported its first case since 2018 in an unvaccinated adult.
  • The CDC reports more than 1,000 U.S. cases in 2026 with about 97% unvaccinated or unknown, as UK authorities log rising infections and Ireland issues travel advice ahead of Easter.