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First Death Reported in Texas Measles Outbreak

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The first death related to the West Texas measles outbreak has been reported.

According to the Associated Press, the death was confirmed by Melissa Whitfield, a spokesperson for Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. The patient's identity and age have not been released

The outbreak has now infected more than 120 people.

This is a developing story.


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