Texas measles outbreak passes 500 cases, DSHS reports

LUBBOCK, Texas -- The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported 505 cases in the ongoing measles outbreak as of Tuesday, April 8.

Second child passes away from measles in Lubbock

DSHS said 57 patients were hospitalized. EverythingLubbock.com reported on Sunday that a second child, an 8-year-old girl, passed away due to measles at a Lubbock hospital. The first death was reported in late February. Both children were unvaccinated and did not have known underlying health issues, according to officials.