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
Here's what to know about the measles outbreak in New Mexico. Measles cases in New Mexico rise. The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) to declare an outbreak on Feb. 14. NMDO
Lea County seeing increase in measles outbreak
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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.
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
FRI: NM Health Department declares measles outbreak in Lea County, + More
The New Mexico Department of Health announced Friday that it has declared an outbreak of measles in Lea County in the southeast corner of the state.
Lea County measles outbreak puts New Mexico on alert
The recent cases were reported by the New Mexico Department of Health’s Scientific Laboratory Division on Friday.
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.
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Measles count rises to 9 in Lea County
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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 ...