Measles is caused by a highly contagious virus that’s airborne. It is preventable through vaccines and has been considered ...

The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 58 cases as of Tuesday, and eight people in neighboring eastern New Mexico also have been diagnosed with measles.

New Mexico has seen an increase in measles cases due to a higher population of people unvaccinated against the disease, according to KOAT UNM Health Expert Dr. Abinash Achrekar.

The Health Department is providing personal protection equipment, test kits and measles vaccines to the jail — which houses ...

Five people who are incarcerated at a New Mexico county detention facility have measles, the state health department said ...

Measles cases in New Mexico rise. The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) to declare an outbreak on Feb. 14. NMDOH reported there are now eight confirmed cases of measles confined to Lea County.

New Mexico health officials warned of a potential measles threat due to two cases of measles in Gaines County, Texas.The first measles case was reported on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

Video: February coverage of measles found near New Mexico’s border. NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — There are now 54 cases of measles in New Mexico, the department of health confirmed on Friday. Those ...

Texas state health officials said Tuesday there were 20 new cases of measles since last week, bringing the total to 279 across 11 counties — most in West Texas. Two more people were hospitalized ...

Measles cases reach nearly 300 total in Texas and New Mexico. Here’s what you should know Two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes.

The measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico have surpassed a combined 370 cases, and two unvaccinated people have died from measles-related causes.. Measles is caused by a highly contagious ...

On Friday, New Mexico officials declared an outbreak in Lea County, just across state lines from Texas' Gaines County.Two adults tested positive for measles, with three total cases this week. The ...