The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added one measles death to its online database, which is the first fatal case the agency has acknowledged related to the ongoing measles outbreak in the United States in 2026. The CDC's website does not provide details regarding the timing or location of the death. This update comes after months of criticism from Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro regarding the agency's reporting on the outbreak.
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CDC reports one additional measles death linked to 2026 outbreak
The CDC has reported an additional measles death related to the 2026 outbreak, marking the first such acknowledgment by the agency. The specific details of the case, including when and where it occurred, are not disclosed.
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