Measles Updates: Texas Outbreak Surpasses 600 Cases After Illness Spreads To 25 States
The West Texas measles outbreak passed 600 cases in April 2025, nearly three months after it began, as U.S. cases topped 800 across several states and the CDC said measles was likely underreported.

16 across the spectrum · tap a section to jump
The story so far
3 developments- Apr 15, 2025Texas measles outbreak 2025: State identifies 20 new cases, state total climbs to 561
- Apr 18, 2025Texas measles outbreak 2025: Cases rise to nearly 600
- Apr 22, 2025Only center coverage:Texas measles outbreak 2025: Cases surpass 600
Who covered each development
No new developments
Quiet for 525 daysLast development · Apr 22, 2025 — Texas measles outbreak 2025: Cases surpass 600
The bigger story
Left
3 viewpointsCDC says measles cases are most likely underreported as outbreak swells in Texas
Here's What You Need to Know About the Measles Outbreak Sweeping the U.S.
Center
9 viewpointsU.S. measles cases spike past 800 in 25 states, with over 600 in Texas afflicting largely children, teens
Texas passes 600 cases of measles. Here's what to know about the US outbreaks
Measles Updates: Texas Outbreak Surpasses 600 Cases After Illness Spreads To 25 States
Right
4 viewpointsMeasles cases passes 800 with outbreaks in several states — here’s what to know
Measles outbreaks now declared in 8 states, including Michigan's first in 5 years