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Pennsylvania measles cases rise to 1,360, state health department says

By Thomson Reuters Oct 26, 2026 | 1:34 PM

Oct 26 (Reuters) – The Pennsylvania Health Department on Monday reported ​1,360 measles cases ‌in the state, up 22 cases from its previous update.

Here are key ‌details:

• ​Measles-related hospitalizations ⁠this year stand ⁠at 258 as of October 26, according to state health department ​data

• The Pennsylvania state health department ⁠has reported ⁠five measles-related deaths ​so far in 2026, ​but the CDC has ‌confirmed only three measles-associated deaths

• The US has recorded 4,588 ⁠measles cases this year as of October 22, according ⁠to ‌CDC data

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

(Reporting by Siddhi Mahatole in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh ​Kuber)