U.S. measles cases spike past 800 in 25 states, with more than 600 in Texas

April 22, 2025

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(UPI) – Texas health officials said Tuesday reported measles cases have now surpassed 600 with most of it affecting children and teenagers in a historic outbreak.

The Lone Star state reported 624 cases of measles since January, the Texas Department of State Health Services said in an update, adding that it was an increase of 27 new cases since its last update on Friday. (Read More)