Texans remain on edge across the state as the measles outbreak continues to spread with the total of infected residents nearing 150. Two days removed from the nation's first fatality from the disease,

Austin Public Health on Friday announced Austin's first measles case during a statewide outbreak after an infant tested positive. It is the first case in Austin since 2019. The case was in a baby too young to be vaccinated.

Read more A case of measles was confirmed in Austin on Friday, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said during a press conference.

Most of the recent confirmed measles cases in Texas have been in the South Plains region, but this patient was exposed to the disease while traveling overseas.

An unvaccinated Austin infant was confirmed to have measles Friday, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said during a press conference. Why it matters: The first measles case in Austin since 2019 comes at a time of dropping vaccination rates and declining trust in public health institutions.

The City of Austin is reporting its first case of measles. Austin Public Health officials are now urging people to be prepared and are calling for vaccinations.