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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Marina Dunbar

Pennsylvania reports fifth measles-related death of the year amid outbreak

Provider Nathan Heffington, in protective gear, examines a child's ear inside a car
A Parkside Pediatrics provider assessing a patient with measles symptoms in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on 30 January 2026. Photograph: The Washington Post/Getty Images

Pennsylvania has reported its fifth measles-associated death of 2026 as the state’s ongoing outbreak climbs to 943 confirmed cases across 39 counties.

The Pennsylvania department of health said on Wednesday that an unvaccinated Lancaster county resident who tested positive for measles had died. Health officials did not release further information about the individual, citing privacy protections.

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