Measles cases in Pennsylvania increase nearly 70% during past 4 weeks

Data source:  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Reuters, 10/12/2026

Pennsylvania's Franklin County coroner on Monday reported a measles-associated death in a 39-year-old woman with several health conditions, the state's ​sixth death linked to the disease. 

In a statement posted on Facebook, the coroner ‌said the death, investigated on Saturday, met the Pennsylvania Department of Health's definition of a measles-associated death. 

The woman had several underlying health conditions, including a past diagnosis of measles with treatment, the coroner's ​office said. It, however, did not give additional details, citing patient privacy.

Donald Trump received more than 70% of the vote in Franklin County in 2016, 2020, and 2024.

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