The Texas Department of State Health Services is tracking a growing measles outbreak that continues to impact several counties across West Texas, and now, it’s hitting closer to home.
The state released new data on Friday, showing that 646 measles cases have been confirmed since late January, including 22 new cases reported since Tuesday. The total in the US neared 900 on Friday.
Health officials said fewer than 10 individuals of the total cases reported so far are currently considered actively infectious, based on the timing of their symptoms. Measles is highly contagious, with individuals able to spread the virus four days before and four days after rash onset…