Pennsylvania Department of Health Updates Measles Outbreak: 1,222 Cases and 5 Deaths Confirmed

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has announced 1,222 confirmed measles cases across 42 counties in Pennsylvania so far in 2026. Since October 9, 2026, 86 new positive cases have been reported. The outbreak has led to 225 hospitalizations and 5 confirmed measles-associated deaths, with the DOH currently investigating a recently reported death in Franklin County. The department emphasizes that vaccination remains the best protection against the measles virus.