Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Domestic measles cases rise after traveling abroad to affected countries, health authorities urge caution

Measles cases in Korea have risen 45 percent this year compared to the same period. Health authorities caution travelers visiting countries with measles outbreaks and urge everyone to be vigilant for symptoms within three weeks of returning.

2025-08-13

U.S. measles cases at highest level since disease was declared eliminated

Confirmed measles cases in the United States reached 1,288, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed on Wednesday, the highest since the childhood disease was declared eliminated from the country in 2000.

2025-07-10

KDCA urges travelers returning from countries with measles outbreaks to remain vigilant

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) on Wednesday urged travelers returning from countries experiencing measles outbreaks during the May holiday season to remain vigilant for three weeks.

2025-05-07

Korea reports 52 cases of measles this year

Korea has confirmed 52 cases of measles so far this year, health authorities said Sunday, marking the nation's highest confirmed cases in six years.

2025-05-04

Health officials urge vigilance against imported measles

The national disease control agency has requested that health care workers remain vigilant for imported measles cases after one more case from abroad was confirmed last month.

2024-02-01