Pennsylvania authorities confirmed on October 12, 2026, that the state has recorded its sixth death associated with a measles case. The Franklin County Coroner issued an advisory stating that a 39-year-old female, who had several underlying health conditions, died following a recent diagnosis of measles that had been treated. This outbreak has resulted in the highest number of measles cases in the United States.
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Pennsylvania reports sixth death linked to measles outbreak
On October 12, 2026, Pennsylvania authorities confirmed the sixth death linked to a measles outbreak in the state. The deceased was a 39-year-old female with underlying health conditions who had recently been diagnosed with measles.
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