By Bhanvi Satija (Reuters) -Measles cases in Texas and New Mexico rose to 294 on Friday, surpassing all U.S. cases recorded in 2024, as an outbreak that began in late January in West Texas spreads. The U.

There has been one confirmed measles death while officials in New Mexico determine if a recent death in the state was caused by measles.

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