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Pennsylvania reports fifth measles-related death of the year amid outbreak

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Measles outbreak in the state has now reached 39 counties, with 943 confirmed cases and 176 hospitalizations

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Section: US news
By: Marina Dunbar
Published: Sep 30, 2026, 8:28 PM UTC
Updated: Sep 30, 2026, 8:55 PM UTC

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Pennsylvania health officials announced a fifth measles-related death this week in the country's largest and fastest-growing outbreak.

san.comPennsylvania reports fifth measles-associated death as cases reach 943

News of a fifth measles death in Pennsylvania underscores a longstanding issue about the disease. The full scope of the outbreak — in the state and in the country — isn’t known or even knowable.

statnews.comHow big is Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak?

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

Al JazeeraQatarPennsylvania confirms fifth measles-associated death as US outbreak grows

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Pennsylvania reports fifth measles-associated death as cases reach 943san.com2 hr. ago
Pennsylvania just hit a measles milestone that has health officials deeply concernedCleveland.com3 hr. ago
How big is Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak?statnews.com6 hr. ago
Pennsylvania tallies a fifth death related to measles as outbreak approaches a thousand casesCNNUnited States46 hr. ago
Pennsylvania confirms fifth measles-associated death as US outbreak growsAl JazeeraQatar43 hr. ago
A 5th person in Pennsylvania has died after contracting measles as cases statewide reach a record highWHYY46 hr. ago
Pennsylvania reports 5th measles-associated death as outbreak continuesThe Washington PostUnited States38 hr. ago
Pennsylvania reports fifth measles-associated death as outbreak growsReutersUnited Kingdom44 hr. ago
Unvaccinated Lancaster County Resident Becomes Pennsylvania's Fifth Measles-Associated Death as Statewide Outbreak Grows to 943 Casesmedicaldaily.com9 hr. ago
Pennsylvania reports fifth measles-related deathPennsylvania Capital-Star44 hr. ago
Pennsylvania reports 5th measles-related death in the stateNBC NewsUnited States46 hr. ago
Pennsylvania records 5th measles-related death this yearThe Hill44 hr. ago

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