Pennsylvania Reports Fifth Measles Death as Outbreak Grows to 943 Cases
An unvaccinated Lancaster County resident who tested positive for measles has died, as the state's outbreak spreads across 39 counties.
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Pennsylvania has reported its fifth measles-associated death of 2026, as the state's ongoing outbreak continues to grow, now totaling 943 confirmed cases across 39 counties.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health said on Wednesday that an unvaccinated Lancaster County resident who had tested positive for measles had died. Officials did not release further information about the individual, citing privacy protections.
The outbreak has also led to 176 hospitalizations since it began, according to state health data.
Measles is a highly contagious virus that can be prevented through vaccination. Health officials continue to monitor the outbreak's spread across the state's counties.
Further details about the outbreak's origin and additional public health measures were not specified in the available information.
Sources
- Pennsylvania reports fifth measles-related death of the year amid outbreak — The Guardian — World
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