Pennsylvania reports fifth measles death as US outbreak escalates

Pennsylvania confirms fifth measles-associated death as US outbreak grows

Cases have more than doubled since August as a dispute with federal health officials over the death count continues.

Sep 30, 2026

Pennsylvania records fifth measles-related death this year

Pennsylvania health officials reported a fifth measles-associated death Wednesday amid a rapidly growing outbreak that’s the worst the commonwealth has seen in over 35 years. The Pennsylvania health department said the person who died was unvaccinated and a resident of Lancaster County, but it did not release more information. Officials in a statement said the death…

Sep 30, 2026

Pennsylvania records fifth measles death as country sees worst outbreak in 35 years

The Pennsylvania Department of Health said the person was from Lancaster County and was unvaccinated.

Sep 30, 2026

Pennsylvania reports fifth measles death as US outbreak escalates

Pennsylvania reported its fifth measles death on Wednesday as the disease outbreak continues to grow across the United States with more than 3,500 cases. The Pennsylvania Department of Health did not release details of the individual who died from the disease, but noted that it occurred in Lancaster County and the person was not vaccinated. […]

Sep 30, 2026