C.D.C. Sends ‘Disease Detectives’ to Texas for Measles Outbreak
The Trump administration is stepping in to help Texas respond to the deadly and highly contagious respiratory virus.
CDC sends 'disease detectives' as measles cases rise: 5 notes
The CDC has deployed a team of epidemiologists to West Texas as the state battles a growing measles outbreak, according to an agency post on X. Since late January, 159 cases have been reported in the South Plains region of the state,
CDC sends team to West Texas to help with measles outbreak
There have been a total of 159 cases in Texas so far, which has hospitalized 22 people and killed one child. The child's death marked the first measles fatality in a decade.
CDC deploys 'rapid response' officers to Texas to address the measles outbreak
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is currently on the ground in Texas, collaborating with the local health officials to combat the growing measles outbreak.
CDC Sends Experts to Texas as Measles Outbreak Grows
A measles outbreak in Texas has grown to 159 cases, and now the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has sent a team to help local health officials respond. The CDC announced the plan on X,
CDC says it’s on the ground in Texas as measles outbreak grows to 159 cases
A measles outbreak in Texas has grown to 159 cases, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it is now on the ground in that state to respond. The agency posted on X that it’s partnering with the Texas Department of State Health Services.
CDC Says It's On The Ground In Texas As State's Measles Cases Top 150
The federal health agency said it will be offering onsite support to local officials during the growing outbreak, which has already killed one child.
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