State health officials reported 86 additional confirmed measles cases since Friday, bringing the total cases to 1,222 in 42 counties.
225 hospitalizations have been recorded.
The Franklin County Coroner’s Office reported an additional measles-related death, the sixth of the year; however, the Pennsylvania DOH is only acknowledging 5 on the website.
They state: DOH continues investigating a recently reported death in Franklin County. To be considered measles-associated, DOH’s epidemiological definition must meet the following criteria:
· Death must occur within 30 days of symptom onset in an individual with clinical evidence of a measles infection and a positive laboratory test
· Death must not be due to unrelated causes (e.g., motor vehicle accident)
· Additional information, such as whether an individual was exposed to a confirmed measles case prior to death or supporting medical records, are also considered.
In order for a case to be classified as a measles-associated death, all criteria need to be met (e.g., symptoms plus a positive laboratory test). Additionally, a death occurring more than 30 days after symptom onset would not be counted.