Measles case reported in Mexia ISD a "false alarm," Texas DSHS says

State health officials say Mexia ISD report of Rubella not accurate

After first reporting a confirmed case of measles, Mexia ISD said it was actually Rubella. The state health department says neither is true.

Report: DSHS disputes San Antonio-area school's report of measles

Legacy Traditional School in Cibolo, Texas reports the first positive measles case in the San Antonio area. The case is reportedly in a first-grade classroom.

Mexia ISD says reported measles case was actually rubella, not measles

Mexia ISD clarifies a reported measles case was actually rubella, following a miscommunication. Rubella is rare and less severe, but poses risks to pregnant women.

Mexia ISD confirms case of measles, closes for cleaning

MEXIA, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: The Mexia Independent School District confirmed a case of measles on Thursday. Superintendent Ryder Appleton released a statement saying it is not at liberty to release more details for privacy reasons. District officials are in communication with the Texas Department of Health and Human Services to receive guidance on recommended precautions and procedures for sanitizing. The district will be closed on Friday, Fe…

Measles case reported in Mexia ISD a "false alarm," Texas DSHS says

The Texas Department of State Health Services says that a reported case of measles in Mexia ISD was a "false alarm." The school later clarified that it's actually a different contagious disease.

Measles Case in Mexia ISD Confirmed as Rubella, Not Measles, Amid Statewide Outbreak

By Racheal Clark news@themexianews.com A reported measles case within the Mexia Independent School District has been clarified as a false alarm by a state health official, who confirmed there is no measles case in the Mexia area. However, MISD officials maintain that a case of Rubella, also known as German Measles, was confirmed within the district. The confusion began when the district nurse received an email from an individual claiming to have…