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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mike Stobbe

Pennsylvania records a fifth measles death as the nation endures its worst year since 1991

Measles Deaths - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Pennsylvania health officials reported a fifth measles-associated death Wednesday as the U.S. endures its worst year for the disease since 1991.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health said the person was from Lancaster County and was unvaccinated. The state did not provide any further information about the person who died. Lancaster County’s coroner, Dr. Stephen Diamantoni, said that his office did not handle the death and that state officials have not provided him with any details.

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