Tarrant County reports first two cases of measles amid statewide Texas outbreak
Officials with the Tarrant County Public Health Department reported the county's first two cases of measles on Friday.
The new cases come amid a statewide outbreak that has sickened almost 700 people since January, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
The two new cases were reported in an unvaccinated adult and child who live in the same household, Tarrant County Public Health said.
While contagious, the adult and child visited the Methodist Mansfield Hospital emergency room, at 2700 E. Broad St., between 8 p.m. on Tuesday April 29 and 3 a.m. on Wednesday April 30, according to the county's statement.
Tarrant County Public Health officials are working to determine any other locations the patients may have visited, according to the statement.
Other people who were at the Mansfield emergency room during the same time as the infected residents, especially those who are unvaccinated, pregnant or immunocompromised should monitor for symptoms until May 20, officials said.
Earlier this week, the Denton County Public Health Department announced that a sick resident visited Texas Live! and Globe Life Field in Arlington while contagious.
Collin County health officials also reported a new case of the measles virus on Friday.
Collin County Health Care Services was notified that a county resident has tested positive for measles and visited Walmart at 16066 Texas 121 in Frisco between 1:30 and 6:30 p.m. on April 29.
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Measles is a highly contagious disease that is spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes, according to the statement.
Symptoms include a high fever over 101 degrees, a cough, runny nose, red or watery eyes, and a red blotchy rash that begins on the face and moves down the body.
If you develop symptoms, stay home and away from others and contact your healthcare provider for guidance. If you must visit a clinic or hospital, call ahead of time to prevent possible exposure to others.
This interactive map tracks the ongoing measles outbreak in Texas and across the United States. It features real-time data on reported cases, county-level vaccination rates (where available), and outbreak details. Tap on any county for more information. The map is developed and maintained by the Center for Outbreak Response Innovation (CORI). View the CORI Measles Scenario-based Risk Assessment here.
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