There have been 73 new cases reported in the last week bringing the state’s total to 1,360 cases reported so far this year.

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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health provided an update on the commonwealth’s measles outbreak on Monday.

There have been 73 new cases reported in the last week.

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That brings the state total to 1,360 cases reported so far this year.

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Over 250 people have been hospitalized, and five people have died from measles complications.

Health officials say getting vaccinated remains the best protection against the disease.

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