The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has surged to 58 cases as of Tuesday, with eight additional cases reported in neighboring eastern New Mexico. New Mexico public health officials suspect some of their cases may be linked to the Texas outbreak.

Public health officials in New Mexico have said they suspect some of the state's cases are linked to the Texas outbreak, but haven't confirmed it. Measles is a highly contagious disease. Here's what you should know about how to protect yourself against measles,

Rural West Texas has 58 measles cases, and there are eight cases in neighboring eastern New Mexico. Here's what to know about measles and this outbreak.

At least 58 cases have been confirmed. Health officials — who are scrambling to get a handle on the vaccine-preventable outbreak — suspect 200 to 300 people may be infected.

The number of measles cases linked to an outbreak in West Texas has grown to 58 cases, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

The number of confirmed measles cases reported in an outbreak in West Texas is now at 124, the Texas Department of Health Services said in an update Tuesday, an increase of 34 since late last week.

The Texas health department said all but 23 of the cases are patients ages 17 and under. Eighteen people are hospitalized.

The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 124 cases across nine counties, the state health department said Tuesday, and 18 people are hospitalized.

As measles cases rise in West Texas, the Ector County Commissioners Court met to address public health concerns and containment efforts.

The measles outbreak that began in West Texas is still growing, with exposures possible as far away as San Marcos and San Antonio.

The Hays County Health Department said a Gaines County resident visited San Marcos, where Texas State is located, on Feb. 14. That individual has since tested positive for measles.