First measles death reported in West Texas amid growing outbreak
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The first measles death has been reported in West Texas amid the outbreak that has infected more than 100 people, Associated Press reported on Wednesday morning.
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The patient's identity and age were not shared.
Covenant Children’s Hospital in Lubbock did not immediately respond to a request for comment from AP.
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