The Texas health department reported no new cases of measles on Friday, the first time the state has not recorded an increase since the outbreak began in February. The state, which is the epicenter of the current measles outbreak,

Texas health officials reported just one new measles case over the last week, an apparent signal the spread of the highly contagious illness has slowed in the state, after a slight uptick in cases was reported in dozens of other states.

Four new cases of measles connected to the West Texas outbreak were reported in Tuesday's update from the Texas Department of State Health Services. 742 cases have been identified since the outbreak started in January. TEXAS - Texas health officials are reporting four new cases of measles tied to an outbreak in West Texas.