As of March 11, measles cases in Texas have risen to 223, up from 198 on March 7, with hospitalisations increasing from 23 to 29. Gaines County, the epicenter of the outbreak, has seen infections rise from 137 to 156, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Meanwhile, New Mexico has recorded a smaller but growing number of cases, increasing from 30 to 33, including a newly reported case in Eddy County, where no previous infections had been documented. The remaining cases were reported in Lea County, which borders Gaines County, Texas. Last week, New Mexico confirmed that an unvaccinated adult who died had tested positive for measles, though medical examiners are still investigating the exact cause of death.
