Pennsylvania Department of Health reports 73 new measles cases last week

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.

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

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.