Measles cases in Texas, New Mexico rise to 294

Measles cases in Texas surpass 250, new county added to the list
Health officials said 259 cases have been identified since late January, up from the 223 cases reported earlier this week.
Texas measles outbreak grows to 259 cases, spreads to two new counties
Texas' largest measles outbreak in more than 30 years grew by another 36 cases on Friday, with a handful in two new counties.
Texas measles outbreak update for March 14 as cases continue to rise
The Texas measles outbreak continues to spread with more numbers, with additional cases rising in surrounding counties. The Texas Health and Human Services updates the public on Tuesday and Friday as numbers change or spread across the state.
Texas measles outbreak spreads to Oklahoma as New Mexico reports first death
The Texas measles outbreak is now linked to a death in New Mexico and cases in Oklahoma, according to reports issued by health departments in each state. Texas' updated confirmed case count is now at 259,
Texas measles cases rise to 223, but no new counties included in outbreak
Texas is now reporting 223 measles cases in the outbreak that began in Gaines County. There are dozens more cases in New Mexico, too.
West Texas measles cases rise to 259. Here is what you need to know.
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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.S. since 2000.
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.
Texas measles outbreak grows, while New York and California report new cases
Counties in California, New York and Maryland detected their first measles cases of the year. The CDC has warned travelers to be vigilant as spring break begins.
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.
Measles Cases in Texas Rise to 259, State Health Department Says
The Texas health department reported 259 measles cases in the state on Friday, an increase of 36 cases from its previous count on March 11, as one of the largest outbreaks the U.S. has seen in the last decade spreads.
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, according to new data released ...
Number of measles cases continues to grow in Texas outbreak, state health department says
The overwhelming majority of cases are in unvaccinated individuals according to the Texas Department of State Health Services ...