Measles cases in the United States have reached their highest number in more than 30 years, according to new federal data published Wednesday.

Measles was considered eradicated in the United States in 2000. For the first time in 25 years, cases have reached a new high.

The U.S. has seen more measles cases in 2025 than in any year since the virus was declared "eliminated" in 2000.

Three deaths reported nationally as Ohio's outbreak ends with 35 cases, while Texas accounts for 753 infections in the largest national surge since measles was declared eliminated in 2000.

Already in 2025, the United States has reported more measles cases than in any full year since the early '90s, according to federal data. And that record-setting case count has been driven by a massive outbreak that began in Texas.

The epicenter of the crisis is Texas, particularly Gaines County, where 414 of the state’s 753 cases have been reported

Utah hasn't had any new measles patients within the past seven days. That hasn't happened since the state's first infection was announced June 20.

Senator Chuck Schumer urged the health secretary to declare an emergency to keep other regions from experiencing the “nightmare” seen in Texas.

Johns Hopkins University data reflects the public health reversal in defeating the vaccine-preventable disease since measles was officially eliminated from the U.S. in 2000.