US EditionTexas’ measles outbreak is starting to slow. The US case count climbs slightly to 1,024 cases
- As of Friday, the U.S. Has 1,024 confirmed measles cases, with Texas as the outbreak epicenter in the Southwest.
- The outbreak originated partly from unvaccinated travelers and declined vaccination rates following the pandemic contributed to spread.
- Two elementary school children died in West Texas in late February and April, and an adult died in New Mexico amid ongoing cases there.
- Texas reported fewer than 10 new cases last week while New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, and other states report smaller outbreaks and hospitalizations.
- Public health officials say the Texas outbreak is slowing but not over, and vaccination efforts continue despite reduced federal funding.
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Texas' measles outbreak is starting to slow. The US case count climbs slightly to 1,024 cases
The U.S. is up to 1,024 confirmed measles cases. Texas has added only one case to its count since Tuesday, further signaling slowing of the nation's largest outbreak. Two elementary school-aged children and an adult have died from measles-related illnesses…
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