Texas measles cases jump to 481 as hospitalizations continue to rise

As Texas' worst measles outbreak in 30 years continues, health officials recorded both a jump in both total cases and hospitalizations. The Texas Department of State Health Services on Friday reported a total of 481 measles cases, up 59 from Tuesday, the date on which the agency released its prior tally. To date, 56 of those infected have been placed under hospital care, and one child who contracted the disease died in late February.