A measles outbreak in Texas has spilled into New Mexico, where an unvaccinated teenager in Lea County was confirmed with the viral illness, state health officials reported Tuesday. The measles infection is the first reported case in New Mexico since Texas officials confirmed at least 15 measles cases since late January,

Authorities in the US states of Texas and New Mexico have reported that the outbreak of measles has expanded, with 10 new cases. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, at least 24 measles cases have been identified in connection with the onset of symptoms within the last two weeks.