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Texas says measles cases rise to 597 since late January
The Texas Department of State Health Services on Friday, reported 597 measles cases in the state since late January, an increase of 36 since the update on Tuesday.
Texas measles outbreak swells to 561 cases, CDC sends more help
Measles have continued to spread in Texas with a total of 561 reported cases. Gaines County, the center of the outbreak, saw an increase of nine cases since mid-April.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: Cases rise to nearly 600
State health officials said fewer than 30 of the cases identified by the state were considered "actively infectious."
Measles cases linked to Texas outbreak reach 561, with 20 new infections confirmed
The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow, reaching 561 cases, according to new data published Tuesday.
Texas has about 25 ‘actively infectious’ measles cases as outbreak climbs toward 600
The Texas Department of State Health Services said “fewer than 25 of the confirmed cases” are believed to be actively infectious as of Tuesday, April 15, based on when their rashes appeared. The counties with “ongoing measles transmission” are Cochran, Dallam, Dawson, Gaines, Garza, Lynn, Lamar, Lubbock, Terry and Yoakum.
Texas measles outbreak 2025: State identifies 20 new cases, state total climbs to 561
State health officials on Tuesday said the number of measles cases in the state linked to a West Texas outbreak has grown to 561 since January.
Texas measles outbreak shows what happens when vaccine funding flatlines
Recent cuts by the Trump administration have pulled billions of dollars in COVID-19-related funding—$2 billion of it slated for immunization programs for various diseases.
North Texas sees first measles case possibly connected to West Texas outbreak
The West Texas outbreak has grown to more than 550 cases, spreading across the state. A new case has been confirmed near Dallas-Fort Worth.
Texas measles outbreak nears 600 confirmed cases
Texas health officials reported 36 new measles cases Friday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases since late January to 597. The state’s public health department estimates that fewer than 30 of the confirmed cases — about 4% — are “actively infectious.
Texas measles outbreak could last 12 months, experts say, risking U.S. elimination status
The measles outbreak has already spread to three states and triggered more than 500 cases. But it could keep growing for ...
CDC scientist: Texas measles outbreak response hurt by funding cuts
The CDC is struggling to respond to the Texas measles outbreak. The U.S. has reported more than 700 cases in 25 states.
Measles costs are accumulating as funding cuts threaten the outbreak response
Measles cases have surpassed 650 in an ongoing multistate outbreak, but federal funding cuts could threaten the response.
Texas measles cases are underreported, response hurt by funding cuts, CDC scientist says
A CDC senior scientist provided an update on the measles outbreak on Tuesday, while taking reporter questions about the agency's response.
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RFK Jr.’s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials
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