Health officials have declared the measles outbreak in Indiana over as there have been no new measles cases in Indiana since April 21. 

There are 1,046 confirmed measles cases across the United States, with 40 new cases reported this week, according to the Associated Press. Twenty-six of the new cases were reported in Texas, which has seen the worst outbreak in the country this year.

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In addition to Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma have also been hit hard with outbreaks. However, on May 15, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention incident manager Dr. Manisha Patel said the cases appeared to be “leveling off.”

There are a total of 709 cases in Texas, 71 in New Mexico, and 17 in Oklahoma, and new cases were reported in Montana, North Dakota, Kansas, and Ohio this week. 

While measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world, it is preventable through vaccines. According to the CDC, 90.8% of the population is vaccinated by the age of two. 

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has expressed skepticism about vaccinations in the past, has endorsed the MMR vaccine, calling it the “most effective” way to fight against measles outbreaks.

RFK JR. BACKS MMR VACCINE AFTER SECOND MEASLES-RELATED DEATH IN TEXAS

Kennedy’s decision to back the vaccine came after the second measles-related death in Texas. There have been three deaths reported, with the third one coming in New Mexico.

A United Nations agency said in March that North America is at risk of losing its 25-year elimination status.