Mexico confirms more than 3,000 measles infections, largest outbreak in decades

Mexico is battling its largest measles outbreak in decades, with health authorities confirming more than 3,000 infections and eight deaths. The country had been declared measles-free in 2016, but experts say delays in vaccination campaigns have contributed to the resurgence.

Al Jazeera’s Julia Galiano reports from Chihuahua.

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