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.
TL;DR
- Pennsylvania reported its fifth measles death.
- The deceased was an unvaccinated resident of Lancaster County.
- The United States has over 3,500 reported cases of measles.
- Pennsylvania has confirmed 943 measles cases in 2026.
- The Pennsylvania Department of Health is in contact with the CDC.