Texas and New Mexico have been at the center of the current measles outbreak, but four more states have confirmed cases, including one on the East Coast.

The first measles death in nearly a decade was reported in Texas as outbreaks are growing and cases have now started popping up on the East Coast. Rhode Island, New Jersey and New York City are on

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. must lead on vaccination efforts, not continue to sow doubt about immunization’s proven effectiveness.

The New Jersey Department of Health confirmed an initial measles case on Feb. 14 in an unvaccinated individual, and by Feb. 20, two additional cases were identified in people who had close contact with the original patient.

As of Feb. 20, there were a total of 93 measles cases reported in eight states: Alaska, California, Georgia, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, Rhode Island and Texas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For comparison, 285 cases were reported in the U.S. in 2024.

Currently, Connecticut has no measles cases. However, across state lines, both Rhode Island and New York have each seen one case so far this year. Here's which states have reported cases in 2025, as of Feb. 25:

Currently, New Hampshire has no measles cases. However in the Northeast, Rhode Island has seen one case so far this year as has New York. Here's which states have reported cases in 2025, as of Feb. 25: