Measles outbreak hits North Dakota, part of a nationwide surge with over 900 cases, mostly in Texas.

North Dakota is experiencing its first measles outbreak since 2011, marking the 11th U.S. state affected. The CDC reports 935 confirmed cases nationwide, a significant increase from 2024. The majority of cases, 702, are in Texas, with outbreaks also reported in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Two unvaccinated children in Texas and an adult in New Mexico died from measles-related illnesses. Health officials link the outbreaks to declining vaccination rates.