The measles outbreak in Texas that sickened more than 700 people earlier this year is officially over, the Department of State Health Services announced.

Monday officially declared an end to the state's deadly measles outbreak, though the vaccine-preventable disease is still spreading in neighboring states, Mexico and Canada. The Texas outbreak, centered in western Gaines County,

The Texas health department has declared the end of the measles outbreak after 42 days without new case, with officials urging continued vigilance as global outbreaks pose future risks.