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Pennsylvania woman dies of measles
The gist
A 40-year-old unvaccinated Jefferson County, Pennsylvania woman died Saturday from complications tied to measles.
It is the state's third measles-associated death this year amid a 676-case outbreak.
How it unfolded
- Aug 25, 2026Two measles-associated deaths are reported in Lancaster County, the first measles-connected deaths in Pennsylvania in 35 years.
- Sep 11, 2026The Pennsylvania Department of Health reports 676 measles cases in 37 counties so far in 2026, with 124 hospitalized and fewer than 1% of confirmed cases fully vaccinated.
- Sep 12, 2026A 40-year-old female resident of Jefferson County dies from complications associated with measles, according to the Jefferson County Coroner's Office.