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PA measles outbreak tops 1,000 cases, largest since disease was eliminated

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Pennsylvania reported 1,078 measles cases in 2026, making it the largest outbreak since 1991 and the largest since the virus was declared eliminated in 2000. As of this afternoon, 145 cases were recorded in the last seven days, with 74 identified since the previous update on Monday. Health officials noted that 40 of the 74 cases added today were from more than two weeks ago and are just now being recorded. Among the cases, there have been 207 hospitalizations and five deaths, all occurring in unvaccinated individuals, including a newborn and a 6-week-old infant.

Key points

• Pennsylvania reported 1,078 measles cases in 2026, making it the largest outbreak since 1991 and the largest since the virus was declared eliminated in 2000.
• As of this afternoon, 145 cases were recorded in the last seven days, with 74 identified since the previous update on Monday.

Context and limitations

Data reflects the state's health report as of this afternoon; 40 of the 74 cases added today were from more than two weeks ago and are just now being recorded. The outbreak began in April 2026, with 12 cases in January and March.

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