Measles outbreak claims two lives, including baby in Wisconsin
The gist
Wisconsin health officials reported an infant's death linked to measles, the state's first since 1990.
It was the third US measles death reported that week, as cases climb nationwide.
How it unfolded
- Aug 28, 2026Wisconsin's measles outbreak stood at 98 cases, most of them in children, with all but one case in unvaccinated people.
- Oct 22, 2026Pennsylvania reported its first two measles-related deaths in 35 years, both infants.
- Nov 3, 2026Wisconsin reported 431 measles cases, up from 335 two weeks earlier.
Key terms
- CDC
- The national public health agency of the United States.
- DHS
- A government agency of the U.S. state of Wisconsin responsible for public health and related services.
Source: Wikipedia