Texas measles outbreak grows to 223 cases

Measles cases in Texas, New Mexico rise to 294 as outbreak spreads
By Bhanvi Satija (Reuters) -Measles cases in Texas and New Mexico rose to 294 on Friday, surpassing all U.S. cases recorded in 2024, as an outbreak that began in late January in West Texas spreads. The U.
Measles Cases Reach Nearly 300 Total in Texas and New Mexico. Here’s What to Know
Texas state health officials said Friday there were 36 new cases of measles since Tuesday, bringing Texas' total to 259. Five more people were hospitalized, for a total of 34. The outbreak has spread to two new counties: Cochran in West Texas with six and Lamar in the northeast part of the state with four.
As Texas measles outbreak grows, U.S. cases quickly surpass total for all of 2024
The vast majority of this year’s cases have been in Texas, nearly all of them in people who were unvaccinated or whose vaccination status is unknown.
Measles cases linked to Texas outbreak grows to 259, with just 2 among fully vaccinated people
The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 259, with 36 cases reported over the last three days, according to new data released Friday. Almost all of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or in individuals whose vaccination status is unknown.
West Texas measles cases rise to 259. Here is what you need to know.
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Measles Outbreak: Cases In Texas Surpass 250 As Illness Spreads To 15 States
A measles outbreak in Texas has infected over 250 people as of Friday, as cases of the highly contagious illness have been spotted in 15 states and already exceeded the total number of measles cases reported in 2024.
West Texas reports nearly 200 measles cases. New Mexico is up to 30
Health officials say West Texas now has almost 200 measles cases and New Mexico's case number has tripled to 30. The case counts were updated on Friday.
Nearly 230 measles cases reported in outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico
Nearly 230 measles cases have been identified in outbreaks in West Texas and a nearby New Mexico county. One hundred ninety-eight measles cases have been reported in the West Texas outbreak, the Texas Department of State Health Services said in an update Friday — 39 more confirmed cases since an update on Tuesday.
Measles Cases Are Still Rising in Texas. Here's What You Should Know About the Contagious Virus
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.
Texas measles outbreak grows to 223 cases, with another 30 in New Mexico
A measles outbreak that began in northwest Texas grew to 223 cases on Tuesday, with another 30 cases reported in New Mexico, according to health officials. The latest update from the Texas Department of State Health Services includes 25 new cases since the agency’s last update on Friday.
Texas measles outbreak spills into third state as cases reach 258
Two people in Oklahoma have likely contracted measles infections linked to a mushrooming outbreak that began in West Texas, which has now risen to at least 258 cases since late January. On Tuesday, Oklahoma's health department reported that two people had "exposure associated with the Texas and New Mexico outbreak" and then reported symptoms consistent with measles.
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