Texas measles outbreak approaches 500 cases 

The deadly measles outbreak in Texas is continuing to rise, now approaching 500 confirmed cases with at least 56 people facing hospitalization since late January, according to health officials.

The total number of cases has increased to 481, the Texas Department of State Health Services said Friday in a new update. On Tuesday, the total was 422. 

Officials in the Lone Star State also revealed there’s been one fatality — a school-aged child who did not have known underlying conditions and was not vaccinated.