Map shows measles cases across U.S.
Map shows measles cases across U.S.
CBS News is tracking a outbreak of measles in West Texas that has led to the death of a child, and a growing number of cases around the country.
Read the full article on CBS Top Stories
Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article's accuracy is mixed. The claim of a measles outbreak in West Texas is supported, but the claim of a child's death due to measles is contradicted by other sources that report two deaths. The article exhibits moderate bias through potentially sensationalized language and selective reporting.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim:** Measles outbreak in West Texas.
- Verification Source #1: Supports this claim.
- Verification Source #4: Supports this claim.
- Verification Source #5: Does not specifically mention West Texas, but acknowledges measles cases across the US.
- Claim:** Led to the death of a child.
- Verification Source #1: Contradicts this claim, stating the outbreak led to the deaths of *two* children.
- Verification Source #2: Fails to cover this claim.
- Verification Source #3: Fails to cover this claim.
- Verification Source #4: Fails to cover this claim.
- Verification Source #5: Fails to cover this claim.
- Claim:** Growing number of cases around the country.
- Verification Source #1: Supports this claim.
- Verification Source #3: Supports this claim.
- Verification Source #5: Supports this claim, mentioning cases in 16 states.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Verification Source #1: "The majority of the infections have been reported in an outbreak in West Texas that has led to the deaths of two children." This contradicts the article's claim of one death.
- Verification Source #5: "Measles cases continue to appear across US; Map shows 16 states..." This supports the claim of a growing number of cases.
- Verification Source #3: "As new cases are reported, our maps show the spread of the virus..." This supports the claim of a growing number of cases.