# Measles staged a quiet comeback while the world focused on COVID-19

Measles resurged in several countries as pandemic attention and resources shifted to the coronavirus, disrupting routine childhood vaccination. The gaps left millions of children unprotected and reversed years of progress toward elimination. Health experts warn the lapse could fuel larger outbreaks as global travel resumes.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Science
- [Nature](https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-03387-3) — 2026-11-02