Scientists thought they had measles cornered. They were wrong | World News, The Indian Express

Scientists thought they had measles cornered. They were wrong | World News, The Indian Express

By New York Times |New York Times |Updated: April 4, 2019 7:59:06 am

Scientists thought they had measles cornered. They were wrong

Ukraine is suffering through a measles outbreak that began in 2017. The country has had almost 70,000 cases — more than any other country in recent years.

A series of fierce measles outbreaks have shaken global health officials, revealing persistent shortcomings in the world’s vaccination efforts and threatening to tarnish what had been a signature public health achievement. (Meridith Kohut/The New York Times)

Written by Donald G. McNeil Jr.