CDC Confirms First 2026 Measles Death as Pennsylvania Outbreak Claims Four Lives

NBC News • 23 sept. 22h02

The CDC has verified a single measles-related death for 2026, though details remain undisclosed, while Pennsylvania reports a surge in cases and multiple recent fatalities.

New York Post • 23 sept. 15h12

Pennsylvania's measles surge has led to an increase in newborn infections, prompting health officials to issue new guidance for pregnant women and clinicians.

democracynow.org • 23 sept. 12h00

Pennsylvania health officials confirmed four measles-related deaths in the past month, part of an outbreak with nearly 800 reported cases, while federal officials face criticism over the response.

NPR • 23 sept. 07h00

Health officials report hundreds of measles cases in Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Utah, primarily among unvaccinated individuals, and warn of a potential wider epidemic.

Inquirer.com • 21 sept. 20h27

Pennsylvania has recorded 792 measles cases this year, the largest U.S. outbreak in 2026, with four deaths linked to the disease and a statewide push for vaccinations.

Yahoo • 21 sept. 18h39

The Pennsylvania Department of Health said the state now has 792 measles cases, with 155 hospitalizations, as the outbreak continues to expand.

wtae.com • 19 sept. 14h24

Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Debra L. Bogen asked the CDC to publicly recognize four measles-related deaths and warned the state will withdraw its Epi-Aid request if the acknowledgment is not made.

Reuters • 17 sept. 20h18

Pennsylvania health officials have asked the CDC for emergency assistance in the state's measles outbreak, stating they will withdraw the request if the agency does not publicly acknowledge four measles-related deaths.

WPSU • 17 sept. 17h18

Governor Josh Shapiro asked the CDC to update its measles dashboard to include four deaths reported in Pennsylvania, as the state battles a large outbreak and seeks federal assistance.

The Guardian • 17 sept. 16h51

Pennsylvania health officials have asked the CDC for an emergency Epi-Aid after confirming 731 measles cases and four deaths, warning the request could be withdrawn if the agency does not publicly acknowledge the fatalities.

CNN • 16 sept. 11h00

A fourth measles fatality was confirmed in Pennsylvania, marking the first year in decades with at least four deaths nationwide, while overall U.S. measles cases hit record levels.

PBS • 15 sept. 22h11

An 18-year-old in central Pennsylvania died from a rare neurological complication of measles, marking the state's fourth measles-associated fatality amid a surge of cases.

NBC News • 15 sept. 19h13

State health officials said four deaths this month have been linked to measles, including two unvaccinated adults and two infants, amid a statewide outbreak of nearly 700 cases.

CNN • 15 sept. 16h46

A fourth measles-related fatality was confirmed in Pennsylvania, bringing the state's death toll to four and highlighting a surge in cases amid declining vaccination rates.

Gizmodo • 14 sept. 16h15

A 40-year-old unvaccinated woman died from measles complications, marking the third measles-linked fatality in Pennsylvania this year amid a surge of cases across the state.

6abc Philadelphia • 14 sept. 11h02

A Jefferson County coroner confirmed the death of an unvaccinated 40-year-old woman from measles complications, as Pennsylvania's health department records 676 cases and over 100 new infections in the latest week.

NPR • 13 sept. 23h23

A 40-year-old unvaccinated woman in Jefferson County died from measles complications, marking the state's third measles-related fatality in less than three weeks.

WTAE • 13 sept. 12h45

A 40-year-old Jefferson County woman died on Sept. 12 from measles complications, marking the county's first measles-related death.

WPXI • 13 sept. 04h06

A 40-year-old woman died from complications of measles, marking the first such fatality in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, officials said.