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Texas measles outbreak grows to nearly 200 cases; neighboring state reports dozens of illnesses

West Texas is experiencing a historic measles outbreak, with nearly 200 cases reported by Texas state health officials.
Thirty cases of measles have been confirmed in New Mexico, with most cases in unvaccinated individuals.
A confirmed measles-related death occurred in Texas, marking the first U.S. Measles death in a decade.
The CDC is sending a team to Texas to assist local health officials in handling the outbreak.

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Ars Technica

Texas measles outbreak spills into third state as cases reach 258

Oklahoma says the cases “don’t pose a public health risk.”…

16 hours ago·United States

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Koco News5

Two cases of measles reported in Oklahoma amid outbreak in Texas and New Mexico

The Oklahoma State Department of Health has reported the state's first two cases of measles amid an outbreak in Texas and New Mexico.

17 hours ago·Oklahoma City, United States

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YOURBASIN

LATEST: Texas measles outbreak grows to 223 cases, 1 child dead, 29 hospitalized

TEXAS (KMID/KPEJ)- The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has provided an update on the ongoing measles outbreak in the South Plains region. As of today, 223 cases have been confirmed since late January, with 29 hospitalizations. Tragically, one school-aged child from the outbreak area has died. The child was unvaccinated and had no known underlying health conditions. Due to the highly contagious nature of measles, health officials…

17 hours ago

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WHNT 19 News

Measles cases are still rising in Texas. Here’s what you should know about the contagious virus

Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico are now up to more than 250 cases, and two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes. Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that's airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs. It is preventable through vaccines, and has been considered eliminated from the U.S. since 2000. Here's what you need to know about measles in the U.S. How many meas…

18 hours ago·Huntsville, United States

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Times West Virginian

Measles cases still spiking in Texas. Here's what you should know about the contagious virus

Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico now have more than 250 cases total. Two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes. Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne and spreads easily when an infected person…

18 hours ago

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