Health authorities warned of further spread. Most U.S. measles cases this year involved people 19 and under and those without a confirmed vaccination.
The statement went on to say that measles outbreaks are occurring globally, particularly in Asia. This could mean an increased likelihood of measles cases among unvaccinated travelers returning to the
In neighboring eastern New Mexico, the measles case count is up to nine, though state public health officials said Thursday there's still no evidence this outbreak is connected to the one in Texas.
Reported cases of the highly contagious disease are likely to grow, officials say.