Measles Outbreak in Texas: Measles Cases Rise to 597 Since January 2025, US State on High Alert

The Texas Department of State Health Services reported a total of 597 measles cases statewide since late January, marking a 36-case increase since Tuesday. The outbreak is primarily concentrated in West Texas. Health officials noted that fewer than 30 of the confirmed cases—about 4%—are currently considered actively infectious, based on the onset of rash within the past week. Measles in US: Person With Confirmed Case of Measles Visited ‘Five Guys’ Outlet in Washington DC, Probe Launched Amid Outbreak Fears.

Measles Outbreak in Texas

🇺🇸 MEASLES MAKES TEXAS ITS 2025 PLAYGROUND—597 CASES AND RISING

Since late January, Texas has gone from zero to yikes with 597 measles cases — and yes, that’s the disease most people thought was left in the Oregon Trail days.

West Texas is the hot zone, but experts say the… pic.twitter.com/nN5enET99w

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 18, 2025

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