Measles cases surpass 2019 count in the U.S. Minnesota and neighboring states report cases as Texas outbreak cools.

The University of Texas and Austin Public Health created a measles simulator for school districts and private schools around the county to better understand their risks.

The U.S. is having its worst year for measles spread in more than three decades, with a total of 1,288 cases nationally and another six months to go in 2025.

U.S. measles cases hit 1,277—the worst outbreak since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000, surpassing 2019's peak.

news Public Health Live: Track measles cases during Texas outbreak with these graphics The outbreak is the state’s largest in decades. Stay up to date with case counts here.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the U.S. is currently experiencing its worst measles outbreak in more than 30 years, according to the Associated Press. On Wednesday, the CDC said the 2025 case count has surpassed the 2019 count, when there were 1,274 cases for the year.