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Measles outbreak in the state has now reached 39 counties, with 943 confirmed cases and 176 hospitalizationsPennsylvania 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. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/sep/30/pennsylvania-reports-fifth-measles-related-death" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" target="_blank">Continue reading...</a>

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