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.

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.

An unvaccinated infant was exposed to the virus while vacationing with their family overseas, Austin Public Health said.