Measles outbreak spreads to Eddy County
Measles infections reported in Lea County tripled last week from 10 to 30 as the viral outbreak that caused at least one adult’s death continued to spread, and health officials increased their investigations to uncover more cases of the disease.
Measles outbreak expands in southeastern New Mexico
The New Mexico Department of Health announced we now have 33 cases. Before, they were all in Lea County, but now one of those cases is in Eddy County.
Texas measles outbreak linked to cases in New Mexico, Oklahoma
The measles outbreak in the South Plains region of Texas has been linked to confirmed cases in New Mexico and Oklahoma. The outbreak in West Texas is centered in Gaines County, which neighbors Lea
Texas measles outbreak hits 259; just 2 cases among fully vaccinated
The number of measles cases associated with an outbreak in western Texas has grown to 259, according to new data released Friday.
Measles cases in Texas, New Mexico rise to 294 as outbreak spreads
By Bhanvi Satija (Reuters) -Measles cases in Texas and New Mexico rose to 294 on Friday, surpassing all U.S. cases recorded in 2024, as an outbreak that began in late January in West Texas spreads. The U.
Measles Cases Reach Nearly 300 Total in Texas and New Mexico. Here’s What to Know
M easles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico are now up to nearly 300 cases, and two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes. Measles is caused by a highly co
Measles cases in Texas, New Mexico surge to 294
Measles cases in Texas and New Mexico on Friday rose to 294, surpassing all US cases recorded in 2024, as an outbreak that began in late January in West Texas spreads. The US reported 285 total infections last year,
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NMDOH confirms 30 cases of measles in Lea County
The New Mexico Department of Health reports there are now at least 30 confirmed cases of measles in Lea County.
Lea County resident tests positive for measles after death
According to a news release, the official cause of death is still under investigation by the New Mexico Office of the Medical ...
State DOH reports 30 measles cases in Lea County
New Mexico Department of Health officials reported Friday that the number of measles cases in Lea County had spiked to 30 — three times the number the agency reported a day earlier. One deceased ...
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Second death reported in measles outbreak as cases climb over 200
The person was a resident of Lea County, where at least 30 cases of measles have been reported. Lea County is just over the border from Gaines County, Texas, where the outbreak is centered.
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NMDOH: Lea County resident tests positive for measles after death
LEA COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Department of Health confirmed a Lea County resident who died tested positive for measles after their death. The official cause of death is under ...
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Deceased Lea County resident tests positive for measles
Lea County is one of the better-vaccinated counties in the state with 94.03% of children having received both measles-mumps-rubella vaccines, according to a 2024 New Mexico Department of Health ...