2d ago

Measles outbreak in Texas hits 481 cases, with 59 new infections confirmed in last 3 days

abcnews.go.com

Summary

A measles outbreak in western Texas has reached 481 cases, with 59 new infections reported in the past three days.

Most cases involve unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown vaccination status. Gaines County remains the epicenter with 315 cases.

Children under 18 account for the majority of infections, and 56 patients have been hospitalized. Texas health officials warn the outbreak is not yet contained.

Nationally, the CDC has confirmed 607 cases in 21 states. Experts emphasize vaccination, citing its 97% effectiveness with two MMR doses.

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The Running Man and 1984 coming to life at once. What a time.
- Mr Beast and Project 2025.
  Isaac Newton 2060. End of Kaliyuga 2080.
  
  Does it say 2080 is the end anywhere? Because in the calendar we use in my country it's 2081 right now, we're a hindu major country.
  
  I'm rounding numbers for easy reminder as I'm only a reader. I mean what's a year to a yuga. We're in the same world so might as well observe. I didn't know it is now? Hmm interesting.
  
  It's https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vikram_Samvat
  (calender), it could be 2081 or 2082 now. So your calculations just made me think of that.