Measles spread to central Texas
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Measles is a highly contagious virus that can live on surfaces and in the air for hours after an infected person has left.
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The measles outbreak that began in west Texas in late January 2025 continues to grow, with 400 confirmed cases in Texas and more than 50 in New Mexico and Oklahoma as of March 28.
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The Texas health department reported 422 cases of measles in the state on Tuesday, an increase from 400 on March 28, as the United States battles one of the largest outbreaks of the disease in the past decade.
A case of measles was recently discovered at ISD. According to the district, a staff member at Central Elementary was diagnosed with it.