Measles outbreak in Arizona and Utah could spell the end for U.S. elimination status

Published by: NBC News
Published on: November 19, 2025
By Aria Bendix, Erika Edwards

A measles outbreak in Arizona and Utah shows no sign of slowing, putting the United States dangerously close to losing its elimination status for the vaccine-preventable disease.

With holiday travel and gatherings approaching, doctors worry that transmission could escalate. If measles continues to spread through Jan. 20, that will mark a year of sustained transmission in the United States. At that point, the disease would no longer be considered eliminated and it would instead revert to being endemic, or constantly present.

The backward step seems highly likely.

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labour rights

Arizonans can now receive workers comp benefits for getting Covid-19 on the job

Published September 23, 2023

Published by: KVOA
Published on: September 23, 2023
By Gabrielle Parish

In a groundbreaking development, Arizonans can now apply for worker’s compensation if they contract COVID-19 while on the job. This landmark decision stems from a widow’s determined fight to secure worker’s compensation following her husband’s tragic demise due to COVID-19.

Court documents unequivocally state that if someone contracts COVID-19 at their workplace, they are entitled to file for worker’s compensation. An essential detail to note is that if a worker succumbs to the virus, their next of kin will receive financial support.

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human rights

Masks are out at In-N-Out after burger chain bans employees from wearing them in 5 states

Published July 19, 2023

Published by: The Associatad Press
Published on: July 19, 2023
By Wyatte Grantham-Philips

The In-N-Out burger chain will bar employees in five states from wearing masks unless they have a doctor’s note, according to internal company emails leaked on social media.

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