CIBOLO, Texas — The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported that there is currently no verified measles case in the San Antonio vicinity. This contradicts a statement made by a representative from Legacy Traditional School Cibolo to KENS 5 on Thursday afternoon, claiming that a confirmed case had been linked to a first-grade classroom.

The school has not yet replied to KENS 5’s inquiries following up on Thursday evening. The earlier statement from the spokesperson indicated that the school would remain open on Friday and would undertake a “thorough cleaning of the campus.”

“Currently, there are no verified cases in that region,” stated DSHS officials in an email. “Just because an individual is being tested for measles does not necessarily mean they have the virus. Many illnesses can cause a rash, and it’s essential for the public and healthcare providers to be vigilant about measles and to ensure that any patient presenting with a rash that may indicate measles is tested accordingly.”

The procedure for reporting a potential measles case to DSHS depends on the residential location of the potentially affected staff or student. If they live in Bexar County, any confirmed case would initially go through Metro Health for reporting. However, if the individual resides in Guadalupe County, it would be the school’s responsibility to report it directly to the state, according to DSHS.

As of Friday, the Texas Department of State Health Services noted that there are 124 reported measles cases, predominantly in the South Plains area of West Texas. The majority of these cases are among unvaccinated children, though five vaccinated individuals have also been reported as affected, according to health authorities.