The measles outbreak in Texas has surpassed 600 confirmed cases in 2025, with nearly 30 new infections reported since April 18, the state health department said.
As of April 22, there have been 624 measles cases confirmed in Texas since late January, according to new data released by the Texas Department of State Health Services. The outbreak of the childhood disease is primarily located in the western part of the state.
The latest figure is an increase of 27 cases since April 18, the state health department announced. Of the 624 cases, a total of 64 people have been hospitalized, while two unvaccinated children with no underlying health conditions have died, including an 8-year-old girl.