Pennsylvania Department of Health Reports 540 Measles Cases Amid Ongoing Outbreak

The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced that 540 measles cases have been confirmed across 36 counties in Pennsylvania so far in 2026, with 43 new positive cases reported since August 31. The department continues its response to the outbreak, noting 91 hospitalizations and 2 measles-associated deaths. Officials emphasize that vaccination is the best protection against the highly contagious virus.