First measles death is reported in the West Texas outbreak that’s infected more than 120 people

A person who was hospitalized with measles has died from measles in West Texas. It’s the first since the outbreak began late last month. Lubbock city spokesperson Lauren Adams confirmed the death Wednesday. It wasn’t clear how old the patient was. They died overnight. Covenant Children’s Hospital in Lubbock didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 124 cases across nine counties. There are also nine measles cases in eastern New Mexico.