Measles outbreak in Texas rises to 58 cases and counting
A measles outbreak in Texas has led to 58 confirmed cases, making it the state's worst in over 30 years — and local health officials say additional cases are likely to occur.
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A measles outbreak in Texas has led to 58 confirmed cases, making it the state's worst in over 30 years — and local health officials say additional cases are likely to occur.
Officials have confirmed 48 measles cases, most of them in Gaines County, Texas. According to the CDC, cases have also been found this year in four other states and New Mexico's health department recently confirmed a case. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" with more on the outbreak and who is at risk.
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The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
Migrants sheltered in parks around Chicago will be moved out so the outdoor spaces can open to the public. Officials also say they are grappling with a measles outbreak at one of the city's shelters. Monica Eng, a Chicago reporter with Axios, joins CBS News with details.
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Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
There have been more measles cases reported so far in 2024 than all of 2023, with more than 60 confirmed or suspected cases currently recorded. Chicago has 12 confirmed cases, including 10 linked to a migrant shelter, causing the city to enact new policies amid the outbreak.
Chicago is the latest city to be hit with a measles outbreak. There are 12 confirmed cases so far, including 10 connected to the city's largest migrant center. Sabrina Franza reports on the city's efforts to stop the spread.
Chicago health officials have linked at least seven cases of a measles outbreak to a migrant shelter in the city. Susan Bleasdale, the chief quality officer at University of Illinois Hospital and Health, joined CBS News to discuss the outbreak.
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