Mexico is implementing wider measles prevention efforts including large scale
vaccinations and new health protocols as the country continues to battle an outbreak that
began in 2025. Authorities have recorded more than 9000 cases nationwide and at least
28 deaths. On Wednesday, Mexican Health Minister David Cresenovich told reporters
measles have been recorded in all age groups. We have 28 cases confirmed,
and there's one more that will be the number 29 if it's confirmed it was measles.
It's important to mention that 21 of the cases happened at the beginning of the cases that
happened in Chihuahua, especially among people who weren't vaccinated.
The government says 28 million vaccines are available for distribution. Several states have
stepped up their response. Jalisco, whose capital Guadalajara is a host city for this
year's soccer World Cup, reported more than 1000 confirmed cases by early February. The
state has rolled out additional preventive measures, including a 30-day mask mandate in
schools. In Mexico City, also a World Cup venue, authorities have deployed 1500
vaccinators. The city's mayor says more than 800,000 people there have been given shots
since August, but vaccination sites continue to draw residents of all ages. I think
vaccination is very important, perhaps not for our age group, but to protect those who are
exposed to this disease, that is children. So it's worth getting vaccinated to protect them
and create herd immunity.