LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. —
The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed 20 new measles cases since Wednesday.
That brings the state’s total cases for the year to nearly 1,500, with six measles-associated deaths.
Three deaths reported nationally this week
Three measles-related deaths have been reported in the U.S. this week.
The Pa. DOH confirmed another measles-associated death on Wednesday. An unvaccinated resident in Jefferson County who tested positive for measles died.
In Wisconsin, health leaders say an infant died from the disease. It’s the first reported death from measles in Wisconsin since `1990.
On Monday, New York announced a child died after contracting measles, a first for that state in 30 years.
New resources in Lancaster County
Lancaster County continues to lead not only Pennsylvania but also the nation in measles cases. Now, the county is trying to help people in need get vaccinated.
A new resource can be found at the bottom of the county’s online measles page, where you can find an interactive map of vaccine locations including health centers, urgent care centers, pharmacies and more.
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