The measles outbreak centered in northwest Texas appeared to slow on Friday, as health officials reported just seven new cases since earlier this week. The latest update from the Texas Department of State Health Services shows the state has seen 709 measles cases since the outbreak began spreading in late January.

Texas’ measles outbreak that began in Gaines County in January has now expanded to 709 cases, officials said on Friday. The update from the Texas Department of State Health Services does not include additional cases,

The Texas health department on Friday reported 709 cases of measles in the state, an increase of 7 cases since May 6, as the U.S. battles one of its worst outbreaks of the childhood disease.