Third Measles Death Reported in Pennsylvania
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A 40-year-old woman is the third measles-associated death in a fast-growing outbreak in Pennsylvania that’s sparked a political clash between state and federal officials.
Pennsylvania reported its third measles-related death of the year after a woman, 40, died from complications related to the disease.
Pennsylvania has announced its third measles-related death in less than three weeks. A local coroner says the 40-year-old woman was unvaccinated.
The case is the third reported death linked to a rapidly expanding outbreak that has sickened more than 670 people in the state.
Measles continues to spread in Pennsylvania, state health officials say. As of Friday, the state is reporting a total of 676 cases in 37 counties so far in 2026, including 108 cases in the past week.
The nation has administered 20mn vaccines since April, but past slipups have led to a mounting death toll, say analysts
As of Friday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported at least 676 confirmed measles cases across 37 counties.
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