Amish under spotlight amid Pennsylvania measles outbreak
The gist
Pennsylvania has recorded over 1,350 measles cases in 2026, more than a third in Lancaster County.
It is the nation's worst outbreak in 35 years, prompting state outreach.
How it unfolded
- Aug 2026The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported the first two measles-associated deaths.
- Sep 30, 2026The Department of Health announced the death of an unvaccinated Lancaster County resident.
- Oct 5, 2026Pennsylvania topped 1,000 measles cases in 2026, with Lancaster County cases steady since Friday.