The U.S. declared measles eliminated 25 years ago. But the growing outbreak of the disease centered in West Texas poses a threat to this coveted status—and signals the possibility of measles becoming more common.

As more counties are being impacted by the ongoing measles outbreak and added to the growing list of counties across Texas, here's what to know.

The Texas health department reported 663 cases of measles in the state on Tuesday, an increase of 17 cases since April 25, as the U.S. battles one of its worst outbreaks of the childhood disease. Cases in Gaines County,