Last week, a woman infected with measles gave birth at University Medical Center Children’s Hospital in Lubbock, Texas, possibly exposing newborns and their families to the highly infectious virus causing a large outbreak in West Texas and neighboring states.

" West Texas measles cases rise to 259. Here is what you need to know. " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.

Measles cases have surpassed last year’s total less than three months into the year, as the outbreak in West Texas continues to spread.