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The US and Mexico are on the verge of forfeiting a major health victory. Here's what to know
By Jessica Martinez
Lancaster County measles cases up by 20 this week; status decision looms
Maya Thompson
Maya Thompson
Bureau Chief · Lancaster, PA
Maya has over 15 years of experience covering local government and policy issues in Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of Temple University with a degree in Journalism. Before joining Lancaster Current, Maya worked at the Harrisburg Patriot-News, where she broke several major stories on state legislation.
More from Maya →Bureau Chief · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7:44 PM · 1 min read
As the Pan American Health Organization caps off its meeting Friday to decide whether the United States will lose its measles elimination status, the number of people sickened with measles in Lancaster County continues to rise – with 20 new…
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Friday, November 13, 2026
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