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Texas measles outbreak rises to 223 cases
Deadly measles outbreak: 223 cases now in Texas, 33 in New Mexico
Adjoining counties in northwest Texas and eastern New Mexico account for 256 cases of measles with 223 in Texas and 33 in New Mexico, respective state health authorities announced Tuesday.
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