Global Measles cases up 79% this year

Photo by: Centers for Disease Control
Photo by: Centers for Disease Control

(New York, NY) -- As if COVID isn't enough to worry about, now measles cases are soaring. They're up 79-percent around the world.

The United Nations warns this could trigger larger outbreaks of other diseases this year, affecting millions of children. Officials say the pandemic has interrupted vaccination campaigns and overwhelmed hospitals, creating a perfect storm.

They predict yellow fever could be next after rising cases in west Africa.