Officials in Texas and New Mexico are grappling with a very unwanted arrival. According to officials, both states are now battling outbreaks of Measles a once eradicated disease in the United States.
The Lowdown
According to a press release by the Texas Department of State Health Services, some 90 cases have been recorded in the state’s South Plains area, with 16 admitted to the hospital. Per the same release, only 5 of those were confirmed vaccinated, and the remaining are unknown.
Meanwhile over in New Mexico according to a press release 9 cases have been recorded in Lea County.