Measles cases in Texas rise to 683, state health department says

ReutersMay 2, 2025 4:46 PM

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May 2 (Reuters) - The Texas health department reported 683 cases of measles in the state on Friday, an increase of 20 cases since April 29, as the U.S. battles one of its worst outbreaks of the childhood disease.

As of May 1, a total of 935 confirmed measles cases were reported by 30 jurisdictions, with 12 outbreaks reported this year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website.

New Mexico's health department reported 67 cases on Friday, one more case from its last update. Most of the state's cases are from Lea County, adjacent to Gaines County in Texas.

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