Pennsylvania reports 5th measles-related death in the state

Pennsylvania health officials reported the fifth measles-associated death of 2026 on Wednesday. The deceased was an unvaccinated resident of Lancaster County who tested positive for the virus. This fatality occurs as the state's ongoing measles outbreak expands across 39 counties. Current data indicates there are 943 confirmed cases and 176 hospitalizations. Due to privacy protections, the Pennsylvania department of health has not released further specific information regarding the individual involved in this latest death.