CDC Has Stopped Testing Dozens Of Major Diseases

Monkey Pox (CDC) 

 APRIL 1ST, 2026 

The Centers For Disease Control Has Stopped Testing A Large Number Of Diseases 

These Include Fungals, Parasites, Measles, Chickenpox and Shingles, Epstein-Barr, Herpes, Menengitis and Enphalitis,  Rabies, Roundworms, Pork Tapeworms, Blood Flukes, Rat Lungworm, Liver Flukes, Smallpox, Monkey Pox and Cow Pox, SARS-2 and Flu, Respiratory Infections Including COVID, & Sloth Fever 

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC), which tracks disease clusters across America, has abruptly paused testing of many dangerous diseases. The government says the pause is "temporary" and is "a routine review." 

The CDC was hit hard by DOGE, which led to staffing at the organization dropping by up to 25%, including in its labs. For example, the malaria, and rabies labs lost over half their staff, says the National Public Health Coalition in an AP story on April 1st, 2026.  State labs are hoping the decision is not permanent, the Associated Press reported. 

There is currently a measles epidemic occurring in the U.S., and as late as March 27th, 2026, the CDC still spoke of the measles epidemic on its website: 

CDC REPORT: Measles cases in 2026

As of March 26, 2026, 1,575 confirmed* measles cases were reported in the United States in 2026. Among these, 1,566 measles cases were reported by 32 jurisdictions: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York City, New York State, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. A total of 9 measles cases were reported among international visitors to the United States. 

There have been 16 new outbreaks** reported in 2026, and 94% of confirmed cases (1,483 of 1,575) are outbreak-associated (359 from outbreaks starting in 2026 and 1,124 from outbreaks that started in 2025).

For the full year of 2025, a total of 2,285 confirmed* measles cases were reported in the United States. Among these, 2,260 measles cases were reported by 45 jurisdictions: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, New York State, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. A total of 25 measles cases were reported among international visitors to the United States.

There were 48 outbreaks** reported in 2025, and 90% of confirmed cases (2,063 of 2,285) were outbreak-associated. For comparison, 16 outbreaks were reported during 2024 and 69% of cases (198 of 285) were outbreak-associated.

*CDC is aware of probable measles cases being reported by jurisdictions. However, the data on this page only includes confirmed cases jurisdictions have notified to CDC.

**CDC reports the cumulative number of measles outbreaks (defined as 3 or more related cases) that have occurred this year in the U.S.; states have the most up-to-date information about cases and outbreaks in their jurisdictions.