Measles Outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico Sicken Nearly 100 People
Texas reported 90 cases this week, while New Mexico reported nine. A majority of the cases have been in a Texas county where vaccination rates have lagged behind the rest of the state.
Measles outbreaks rise to nearly 100 cases between Texas and New Mexico. Here’s what you should know
The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 90 cases across seven counties, the state health department posted online Friday, and 16 people are hospitalized.
Measles outbreak declared in Lea County as Texas cases continue to increase
NMDOH reported there are now eight confirmed cases of measles confined to Lea County. Four of those who contracted the virus were adults. Two were unvaccinated and the other two had an unknown vaccination status. The other four were under 18 and unvaccinated the NMDOH told the Sun-News Feb. 19.
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Eight measles cases now reported in one New Mexico county
The measles outbreak in New Mexico is growing as state health officials are now reporting eight cases in one county.
Five more people test positive for measles in Lea County
Of the eight total cases of measles in New Mexico — all in Lea County — four were among adults and the remaining four among children under 18.
Lea County confirms case of measles, vaccination clinics available
The New Mexico Department of Health Laboratory confirmed a measles case of an unvaccinated teenager in Lea County on Wednesday.
Health officials declare measles outbreak in Lea County
State health officials declared a measles outbreak in southeast New Mexico on Friday after two adults tested positive for the viral illness — bringing the total to three confirmed cases
Southeast New Mexico on alert after measles reported in Lea County
The New Mexico Department of Health warned residents they could be exposed if they visited the Nor-Lea Hospital Emergency Department in Lovington between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Feb. 9 or entered the Sixth Grade Academy Gymnasium in Lovington between 5:30 and 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 6.
West Texas' measles outbreak climbs to 58 cases
The number of measles cases in an outbreak in West Texas continues to grow, with 58 patients confirmed in communities near the border with New Mexico.
Growing Texas Measles Outbreak Spreads to Second State: What to Know
The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has surged to 58 cases as of Tuesday, with eight additional cases reported in neighboring eastern New Mexico. New Mexico public health officials suspect some of their cases may be linked to the Texas outbreak.
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WORSE FOR NEW MEXICO. NEW AT THIS HOUR? MEASLES IN NEW MEXICO. LEA COUNTY NOW HAS THE FIRST CONFIRMED CASE IN THE STATE IN 2025. ANYONE WHO VISITED THE LOCATIONS ON YOUR SCREEN HAVE EXPOSURE TO ...