Texas measles outbreak: 561 cases reported in latest update
15-04-2025 18:35 via kxan.com

Texas measles outbreak: 561 cases reported in latest update

LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported 561 cases in the ongoing measles outbreak as of Tuesday, April 15. Why is measles making a comeback?DSHS said 58 patients were hospitalized. The outbreak area includes Cochran, Dallam, Dawson, Gaines, Garza, Lynn, Lamar, Lubbock, Terry and Yoakum counties. Gaines County still had the highest amount with 364 cases. Lubbock had 41 cases, which included approximately seven children at a local daycare who tested positive
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