Measles outbreak in Mexico prompts health alert in World Cup host Jalisco

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latin_americasports2/5/2026

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According to abcnews.com, measles outbreak in Mexico prompts health alert in World Cup host Jalisco The Mexican state of Jalisco has issued a health alert and mandated face masks in schools due to a measles outbreak in the state capital ZAPOPAN, Mexico -- The Mexican state of Jalisco on Thursday issued a health alert and mandated the use of face masks in schools as a measles outbreak hit the state capital, a key host city for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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