US measles cases surpass 2019 count
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US having its worst year for measles in more than 3 decades
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The University of Texas and Austin Public Health created a measles simulator for school districts and private schools around the county to better understand their risks.
Measles cases in the United States have reached their highest number in more than 30 years, according to new federal data published Wednesday.
The Texas Department of State Health Services has reported no new measles cases linked to the West Texas outbreak this week.
Gaines County, where Texas' massive measles outbreak began in January, no longer has ongoing measles transmission, according to state health officials.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the U.S. is currently experiencing its worst measles outbreak in more than 30 years, according to the Associated Press. On Wednesday, the CDC said the 2025 case count has surpassed the 2019 count, when there were 1,274 cases for the year.
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Johns Hopkins’ data showed 790 confirmed cases in Texas — the epicenter of the current measles outbreak — while 95 cases were reported in New Mexico.