Pennsylvania Coroner Confirms First US Measles Death of 2026 Amidst National Outbreak

A coroner in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, has confirmed the death of a six-week-old girl from measles, marking the first reported measles death in the U.S. in 2026 and the first in Pennsylvania in 35 years. This confirmation comes amidst a significant measles outbreak in the U.S., with 3,134 confirmed cases reported in 2026 as of September 3, 2026. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has not yet updated its national statistics to include this death, stating it is developing a standardized case definition for measles deaths.