Measles Outbreaks Spread Across the US and Globally

Measles cases in the United States are on the rise, with over 900 reported cases, according to recent data. Texas remains the epicenter of the outbreak, with 717 cases across 32 counties, many of which are in West Texas. The state has confirmed two hospitalizations, with 93 throughout the outbreak. Other states with active outbreaks include New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Indiana, Michigan, Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. The ongoing outbreaks have resulted in at least three deaths, including two unvaccinated children in Texas and an unvaccinated adult in New Mexico.

Key Takeaways:

Texas reports 717 measles cases across 32 counties, with most cases in West Texas.
New Mexico has 73 measles cases, with the first cases reported in Sandoval County, north of Albuquerque.
Oklahoma has 14 confirmed and three probable cases, with public exposures in Cleveland, Oklahoma, and Sequoyah counties.
Kansas has 56 cases across 10 counties, with two hospitalizations, and most cases in Gray County.
Indiana has eight cases, all in Allen County in the northeast part of the state.
Michigan has eight confirmed cases, with an outbreak of four connected cases in Montcalm County.
Montana has eight measles cases, with the outbreak starting in mid-April in southwestern Gallatin County.
North Dakota reports 12 measles cases, with two cases in Cass County and 10 in Williams County.
Ohio has 34 measles cases and one hospitalization, with two outbreaks in Ashtabula and Knox counties.
Pennsylvania has 15 cases, including international travel-related cases in Montgomery County and one in Philadelphia.
Tennessee has six measles cases, with three linked to each other but not specified further.

Statistics:

Over 900 measles cases have been reported in the US, surpassing 1,000 cases on Friday, according to the CDC.
Texas has reported 717 measles cases, the majority in West Texas.
New Mexico has reported 73 measles cases, with the first cases in Sandoval County.
Oklahoma has reported 14 confirmed and three probable cases.
Kansas has reported 56 measles cases, with two hospitalizations.
The CDC defines an outbreak as three or more related cases.

Sources:

"New Mexico added two new measles cases Thursday for a total of 73." - Source: New Mexico state health officials
"Texas confirmed 717 cases across 32 counties, with most in West Texas." - Source: Texas state health officials
"Oklahoma has 14 confirmed and three probable cases." - Source: Oklahoma state health department
"Kansas has 56 cases across 10 counties, with two hospitalizations." - Source: Kansas state health officials
"Indiana has eight cases, all in Allen County." - Source: Allen County Department of Health
"Michigan has eight confirmed cases, with an outbreak of four connected cases in Montcalm County." - Source: Michigan state health officials
"Montana has eight measles cases, with the outbreak starting in mid-April in southwestern Gallatin County." - Source: Montana state health officials
"North Dakota reports 12 measles cases, with two cases in Cass County and 10 in Williams County." - Source: North Dakota state health department
"Ohio has 34 measles cases and one hospitalization, with two outbreaks in Ashtabula and Knox counties." - Source: Ohio Department of Health
"Pennsylvania has 15 cases, including international travel-related cases in Montgomery County and one in Philadelphia." - Source: Pennsylvania state health officials
"Tennessee has six measles cases, with three linked to each other but not specified further." - Source: Tennessee health department