Measles Outbreak News - Latest Updates & Headlines
US: Over 560 measles cases confirmed in Texas
Houston, April 16: As many as 561 measles cases have been confirmed in the second largest US state of Texas, as the outbreak continues to grow nationwide, according to figures issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS).
Mongolia's total number of confirmed measles cases exceeds 500
Ulan Bator, April 14: Mongolia's National Centre for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) confirmed 11 new cases of measles infection, raising the national tally to 506.
US Health Secy Robert Kennedy arrives in Texas after second child dies due to measles
Texas, April 7: US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy said he visited West Texas after a child, undergoing treatment for measles, died at a hospital. It marked the second death of a minor in Texas related to the ongoing outbreak, CNN reported.
Third measles death reported in US; Kennedy visits West Texas amid rising cases
Washington, April 7: The United States has reported its third measles-related death amid a growing outbreak that began spreading through West Texas in January, according to media reports.
Mongolia's measles cases surpass 200
Ulan Bator, April 2: The total number of measles cases in Mongolia has increased to 220, the country's National Center for Communicable Diseases (NCCD) said on Wednesday.
Measles outbreak spreads in US
Sacramento, March 29: The United States is grappling with a significant increase in measles cases, US health authorities have said.
US reports over 300 measles cases in 2025
New York, March 15: The US has reported a total of 301 confirmed measles cases so far this year, according to the latest data released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
US CDC sends team to Texas to respond to measles outbreak
Los Angeles, March 5: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is on the ground in the US state of Texas to respond to the growing measles outbreak, the agency said.
US: Nearly 160 measles cases reported in Texas
Houston, March 4: Nearly 160 measles cases have been reported in Texas, the second largest US state, state health officials said, warning the outbreak could last for months.
Health alert issued for measles outbreak in Australia's Victoria state
Sydney, Feb 28: A health alert has been issued over a local outbreak of measles in Australia's second-most populous state.
Texas confirms first US death in measles outbreak
Los Angeles, Feb 27: The US state of Texas has reported the first death from the ongoing measles outbreak.