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Pennsylvania Reports 890 Measles Cases Across 39 Counties

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 10:02 AM UTC · How we work

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Pennsylvania Health Reports Measles

The Pennsylvania Department of Health reports 890 confirmed measles cases across 39 counties in 2026.
Since September 23, 2026, the department added 55 new cases.
There have been 173 hospitalizations and four measles-associated deaths.
State health staff administered over 5,300 pop-up MMR doses and more than 7,900 statewide in 2026.
Lancaster County recorded the most cases at 359, while Mifflin County reported 102.

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CDC Disputes Death Count

State and federal health officials disagree on whether two Pennsylvania measles deaths were directly caused by the virus.
Lancaster County Coroner Stephen Diamontoni said he could not confirm the reported measles-related death.
The CDC’s national surveillance lists two Pennsylvania measles deaths, while the state reports five.
The state measles dashboard will add the latest death but, citing privacy laws, will not release identifying information.

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Pennsylvania Health Reports Measles

The Pennsylvania Department of Health reports 890 confirmed measles cases across 39 counties in 2026.
Since September 23, 2026, the department added 55 new cases.
There have been 173 hospitalizations and four measles-associated deaths.
State health staff administered over 5,300 pop-up MMR doses and more than 7,900 statewide in 2026.
Lancaster County recorded the most cases at 359, while Mifflin County reported 102.

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