Over 300 measles cases reported in Texas, surpassing 2024 U.S. total


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  • Saturday, 22 Mar 2025

HOUSTON, March 21 (Xinhua) -- The number of confirmed measles cases in the second largest U.S. state of Texas has reached 309 since its outbreak about two months ago, surpassing the nationwide total in 2024, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) said on Friday.

All the cases except two are in unvaccinated people or those whose vaccination status is unknown, said the service, adding that at least 40 people have been hospitalized so far.

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