Pennsylvania reports 10 more measles cases in Susquehanna Valley
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Pennsylvania reports 10 more measles cases in Susquehanna Valley
Updated: 4:51 PM EDT Jun 5, 2026
Pennsylvania health officials have confirmed 10 more measles cases in the Susquehanna Valley, including nine new cases in Lancaster County and one in Dauphin County.Video above: Top stories from WGAL News 8 Today.Lancaster County now has highest number of cases With the latest increase, Lancaster County now has the highest number of reported cases in the outbreak that began in late April, surpassing Lebanon County. Late April to presentLancaster County measles cases: 26Lebanon County measles cases: 19 Dauphin County: 2Berks County: 1January to MarchLancaster County measles cases: 8Montgomery County measles cases: 3Chester County measles cases: 1State data shows Pennsylvania has recorded 60 confirmed measles cases so far this year.The Pennsylvania Department of Health has not released additional details about the newest cases, but another update was expected Wednesday evening.Earlier this week, the department warned of a possible measles exposure at the Kohl’s store at 2350 Lincoln Highway East in Lancaster. Health officials said a Lancaster County resident who tested positive may have exposed others at the store between May 21 and May 26.SymptomsMeasles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Germs can even linger in the air for up to 2 hours after the person leaves. Nine out 10 people can become infected if not protected. The Department of Health says vaccination remains the best protection against measles, especially during an outbreak. Symptoms include: High fever (may spike to more than 104° F)CoughRunny nose Red, watery eyes (pink eye)RashCommon complications include ear infections and diarrhea. Serious complications can include pneumonia, brain swelling, and, in rare cases, death.Measles, in the United States, was formerly declared eliminated in 2000. However, since 2025 measles cases have risen and there have been several large outbreaks For more information on measles from the CDC, click here.
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. —
Pennsylvania health officials have confirmed 10 more measles cases in the Susquehanna Valley, including nine new cases in Lancaster County and one in Dauphin County.
Video above: Top stories from WGAL News 8 Today.
Lancaster County now has highest number of cases
With the latest increase, Lancaster County now has the highest number of reported cases in the outbreak that began in late April, surpassing Lebanon County.
Late April to present
Lancaster County measles cases: 26Lebanon County measles cases: 19 Dauphin County: 2Berks County: 1
January to March
Lancaster County measles cases: 8Montgomery County measles cases: 3Chester County measles cases: 1
State data shows Pennsylvania has recorded 60 confirmed measles cases so far this year.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has not released additional details about the newest cases, but another update was expected Wednesday evening.
Earlier this week, the department warned of a possible measles exposure at the Kohl’s store at 2350 Lincoln Highway East in Lancaster. Health officials said a Lancaster County resident who tested positive may have exposed others at the store between May 21 and May 26.
Symptoms
Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Germs can even linger in the air for up to 2 hours after the person leaves. Nine out 10 people can become infected if not protected. The Department of Health says vaccination remains the best protection against measles, especially during an outbreak.
Symptoms include: High fever (may spike to more than 104° F)CoughRunny nose Red, watery eyes (pink eye)Rash
Common complications include ear infections and diarrhea. Serious complications can include pneumonia, brain swelling, and, in rare cases, death.
Measles, in the United States, was formerly declared eliminated in 2000. However, since 2025 measles cases have risen and there have been several large outbreaks
For more information on measles from the CDC, click here.