Measles Cases in Texas Surge to 702, Health Department Reports

Measles cases in Texas rise to 702, state health department saysAn increase of 19 cases since May 2.

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Last Updated 07 May 2025, 00:10 IST

<div class="paragraphs"><p>A measles alert sign hangs outside the entrance to the Cohen Children's Medical Center, where the state health department confirmed that a baby tested positive and that there is a possibility of exposure to others at the facility, in New Hyde Park, New York, U.S., March 14, 2025. </p></div>

A measles alert sign hangs outside the entrance to the Cohen Children's Medical Center, where the state health department confirmed that a baby tested positive and that there is a possibility of exposure to others at the facility, in New Hyde Park, New York, U.S., March 14, 2025.

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The Texas health department reported 702 cases of measles in the state on Tuesday, an increase of 19 cases since May 2, as the US battles one of its worst outbreaks of the childhood disease.

(Published 07 May 2025, 00:10 IST)