Public health officials in Tarrant County are preparing for the possible arrival of measles as an outbreak of the disease grows in West Texas.
the Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed 49 cases in five counties. The outbreak began about three weeks ago with two cases among unvaccinated children in Gaines County. Most cases ...
While Lea County borders Gaines County in Texas, New Mexico health officials have said there is no evidence linking the two outbreaks. New Mexico health officials have identified potential ...
Gaines County, located in West Texas, continues to lead the pack, accounting for 80 of the total infections. Terry County had the second-highest number at 21. The center of the outbreak is ...
But the Texas and New Mexico outbreaks make up for most of the nation’s case count. The map above highlights ... personal or religious reasons. In Gaines County, Texas, which has the majority ...
a Gaines County resident who tested positive for measles was in San Marcos from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. that Friday. People who were at Texas State University from approximately 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and at ...