CDC steps up measles travel warning after spread in airplane
CDC steps up measles travel warning after spread in airplane

The CDC has received at least 62 reports of measles cases this year that were infectious during air travel.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article appears mostly accurate based on the provided sources. The key claim about the CDC increasing measles travel warnings is supported. There is a slight slant towards highlighting the risk of measles, but it's within the bounds of responsible public health reporting.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** "The CDC has received at least 62 reports of measles cases this year that were infectious during air travel."
- Verification Source #1: Does not provide the exact number of cases but mentions an "Expanding Measles Outbreak in the United States and Guidance for the Upcoming Travel Season," suggesting an increase in cases.
- Verification Source #3: Mentions that "Since 2018, CDC has been conducting an unprecedented number of aircraft contact investigations after people traveled on commercial flights while…" This supports the idea that there have been measles cases related to air travel.
- Verification Source #2, #4, #5: Do not provide the exact number of cases.
- Verdict:* The claim is likely accurate, though the exact number isn't directly confirmed by all sources.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Verification Source #1: Supports the general claim of an expanding measles outbreak.
- Verification Source #3: Supports the claim that the CDC is investigating measles cases related to air travel.
- The provided sources do not contradict the claim about the number of cases, but some do not cover it.