As U.S. is poised to lose measles-free status, RFK Jr.'s new CDC deputy downplays its significance - CBS News
Google News • 1/22/2026 – 1/23/2026
Summary
The U.S. is poised to lose its measles-free status, with a senior CDC official stating that this loss would be considered a "cost of doing business." The situation is highlighted by a record-breaking year for measles cases in the U.S., indicating a potential resurgence of the disease. In Utah, the measles total has risen to 216 cases.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
38d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
880
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^880/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^880/48 = 0.000003) reduced it below 0.5
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 38 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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