Texas measles outbreak grows to 327 cases with 18 confirmed infections over last 5 days: Officials

2 years ago by MicroWave to c/health

The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow with 327 cases confirmed, according to new data published Tuesday.

Summary

The Texas measles outbreak has grown to 327 cases, with 18 new infections confirmed in the past five days, according to state health officials.

Most cases involve unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown vaccination status.

At least 40 people have been hospitalized, and two deaths are suspected, including one confirmed fatality of an unvaccinated child.

The outbreak's epicenter is in Gaines County, with nearby states also reporting cases. The CDC has reported 378 cases nationwide this year, 95% of which involve unvaccinated individuals.

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dingus182 7 points 2 years ago

Soon Texas won't have to consider seceding; it'll be quarantined

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formergijoe 2 points 2 years ago

What do you mean? The Secretary of Health and Human services will require flights to Texas to get infected.

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