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Pennsylvania reports 1,222 measles cases as outbreak grows

By Thomson Reuters Oct 14, 2026 | 12:30 PM

Oct 14 (Reuters) – The Pennsylvania Health Department on Wednesday reported 1,222 ​measles cases ‌in the state, up 86 cases from a week earlier.

Key details include:

• ‌Measles-related ​hospitalizations this ⁠year stand at ⁠225, according to state health department data

• The state health department ​has reported five measles-related deaths so ⁠far

• The ⁠CDC has confirmed ​two measles-associated deaths in ​2026, though it has not ‌identified the states involved

• The US has recorded 4,080 measles ⁠cases this year as of October 8, according to ⁠CDC ‌data

• The CDC ⁠said on ​Tuesday ‌it would deploy additional ​support ⁠to Pennsylvania to help investigate the outbreak

(Reporting by Siddhi Mahatole in Bengaluru; Editing by Tasim ​Zahid)