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Health official: measles outbreak remains in West Texas; no cases in McLean County or Illinois
Summary
Public health staff told the McLean County Health Committee on April 8 that measles outbreaks continue in West Texas but that, as of the meeting, neither McLean County nor Illinois had reported related cases in 2020.
Jessica McKay, speaking for county public health at the April 8 meeting, told the committee that measles outbreaks were ongoing in West Texas and that McLean County had not recorded any related cases.
“We still, as of today, do not have any cases in either McLean county or Illinois related to these outbreaks in 2020,” McKay said during the committee’s monthly reports.
Why it matters: Measles can spread quickly in under‑immunized populations; county public‑health officials used the update to inform the committee about regional risks and local case status.
The report did not include details about vaccination clinics, case counts in West Texas, or specific county preparedness actions; McKay provided a situational update only. Committee members thanked McKay for the information and asked no recorded follow‑up questions during the meeting.
The statement in the meeting record ties the local status to outbreaks elsewhere but does not assert any local exposures, confirmed cases, or changes in county policy.
