Pennsylvania records 7th measles death as outbreak climbs to 1,542 cases
Pennsylvania has recorded its seventh measles-associated death this year as a statewide outbreak of the virus continues, according to an update Nov. 13 by the state’s Department of Health. There are now 1,542 confirmed cases in the outbreak, with 305 hospitalizations. Nationwide, there are now 5,412 confirmed measles cases in 2026, according to data released Nov. 13 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The vaccination status of 96% cases is unvaccinated or unknown.
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