### Second US Measles Death Reported
### Second US Measles Death Reported ** Overview:* * The measles outbreak in Texas has affected almost 200 people as of Friday. Additionally, a man in New Mexico, who also tested positive for measles amidst their outbreak, has passed away, although the exact cause of death is still under investigation. **Outbreak in Texas:** - **Infections and Hospitalizations:** 198 people have been infected, with 23 requiring hospitalization. - **Vaccination Status:** Only five infected individuals were vaccinated. The rest were either unvaccinated (80) or had an unknown vaccination status (113). **New Mexico Incident:* * - A deceased unvaccinated man in Lea County, New Mexico, tested positive for measles. He did not seek medical care before passing away, and the cause of death is yet to be confirmed. - All 30 reported cases in New Mexico are in Lea County, close to Gaines County, Texas, which has most Texas cases. **Affected Areas in Texas:** - Most of the Texas cases (137) are in Gaines Coun...