Wednesday, September 30, 2026 8:49PM
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WPVI) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health says there has now been a fifth measles-related death in the state.
The person who died was an unvaccinated resident of Lancaster County.
No further details have been released.
RELATED: Pennsylvania health officials urge early measles vaccinations as outbreak grows
There are now 943 confirmed cases across 39 counties, with 40 new cases since Monday.
State health officials say 53,000 doses of the MMR vaccine have been given this month, more than double the typical rate.
For more information about the outbreak, and the vaccine, visit PA.gov/Measles.
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