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Texas Sees First Day Without New Measles Cases as U.S. Cases Surpass 1,000

Vaccination shortfalls have fueled spread to 34 jurisdictions nationwide

A sign reading "measles testing" is seen as an outbreak in Gaines County, Texas, has raised concerns over its spread to other parts of the state, in Seminole, Texas, U.S., February 25, 2025. REUTERS/Sebastian Rocandio//File Photo
FILE -A sign is seen outside of Seminole Hospital District offering measles testing, Feb. 21, 2025, in Seminole, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez), File)

Overview

  • The Texas Department of Health recorded zero new measles cases on June 6 for the first time since the February onset of the outbreak.
  • Texas has confirmed 742 measles cases overall, making it the epicenter of the current surge.
  • The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 1,168 confirmed cases across 34 jurisdictions as of June 5.
  • New infections in Texas have declined from about 12 per day at the peak to fewer than one daily case recently.
  • Seventeen separate outbreaks have been reported nationwide in 2025 and the measles vaccine is 97% effective after two doses.