Two New Measles Cases Confirmed in El Paso as ICE Facility Remains Closed Amid Outbreak
El Paso, TX – March 10, 2026 – Two new measles cases bring city total to six as outbreak at Camp East Montana keeps ICE facility closed to visitors.
El Paso health officials have confirmed two additional measles cases within city limits, raising the local total to six, while a larger outbreak at a federal detention facility continues to prompt restrictions.
City Cases Increase to Six
The El Paso Department of Public Health announced March 5 that two more measles cases were identified in the community, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the city to six. The new cases follow earlier confirmations tied to ongoing monitoring and testing.
Public health officials have not released identifying details but continue case investigations and contact tracing where appropriate. Measles is a highly contagious viral illness, and officials have emphasized the importance of vaccination in preventing spread.
Outbreak at Camp East Montana
At Camp East Montana, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility located on Fort Bliss, at least 14 active measles cases have been reported, according to federal officials and area reporting. More than 100 individuals at the facility are being isolated as part of containment efforts.
Due to the outbreak, the detention center has been closed to visitors and attorneys and is expected to remain closed until at least March 19 or March 20. Federal authorities have said they are coordinating with public health partners to provide medical care and limit further transmission.
City officials have previously stated that local public health teams have provided testing support and vaccine supply to the facility when requested.
What Residents Should Know
The Department of Public Health continues to monitor measles activity in the community. Vaccination remains the primary prevention tool, and residents are encouraged to follow official guidance regarding immunization and exposure notices.
Updates are posted through the City of El Paso and local health authorities as new information becomes available.
If you have urgent symptoms, seek medical care. For general questions, talk with a licensed clinician.
