New Jersey has three confirmed cases of measles, a highly contagious respiratory virus sparking some concerning outbreaks across the country, according to the state health department. According to health officials,

NEW JERSEY (WPVI) -- There have been more than 120 nationwide measles cases reported from eight states, including New Jersey. Measles has claimed the life of one child in Texas, the first U.S. measles death in a decade. Three people in Bergen County, New Jersey have tested positive for the once-eradicated disease.