Pennsylvania reports fifth measles death as outbreak tops 900 cases

Pennsylvania reports fifth measles death as outbreak tops 900 cases

Pennsylvania health officials said a 20-year-year-old Amish woman undergoing leukemia treatment died of measles-related complications, marking the state's fifth death as the outbreak surpassed 900 cases. Earlier, the Pennsylvania Department of Health had reported the outbreak reaching 903 cases and 176 hospitalizations, with four deaths already confirmed.

State and county health workers had been conducting door-to-door vaccinations and pop-up clinics in Amish communities, while doctors warned that hospitals were straining under the surge of cases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted a second measles death nationwide, and federal data showed the United States approaching 3,700 cases this year.

Acteurs

Dale Weiser Chester County Health Department Pennsylvania State Health Department Braxton Mitchell Jeanne Franklin Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Josh Shapiro

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Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States Pennsylvania, United States
Verdict global: Partiellement confirmé Confiance: 60% Affirmations: 4
Résumé

The claim that on September 25, 2026, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 55 new measles infections, bringing the state total to 890 cases, was partially confirmed. The claim that state and county health officials in Pennsylvania were conducting door-to-door vaccinations in Amish communities on September 24, 2026, had insufficient evidence. The statement from September 29, 2026, that Pennsylvania's health officials said the state experienced four deaths amid more than 900 cases was partially confirmed. The claim that the measles outbreak in Pennsylvania caused four deaths was also partially confirmed.

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4 octobre 2026
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Pennsylvania health officials brace themselves as measles outbreak expected to spread
Pennsylvania health officials brace themselves as measles outbreak expected to spread

The Guardian • 04 oct. 10h02

State officials warn that measles cases could move beyond the current hotspot, highlighting low vaccination rates in some communities and the challenges posed by a lack of county health departments.

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3 octobre 2026
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10 New Measles Cases Reported in Lewis County
10 New Measles Cases Reported in Lewis County

WKTV • 03 oct. 02h51

Ten measles infections have been confirmed in Lewis County, all involving people without vaccination; officials say the overall public risk remains low and are conducting isolation and contact tracing.

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Indy hospital screening patients for measles as cases, concerns continue to rise
Indy hospital screening patients for measles as cases, concerns continue to rise

Fox 59 • 03 oct. 01h52

The Indiana Department of Health confirmed 25 measles cases statewide, prompting hospitals and health officials to heighten screening and emphasize vaccination.

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2 octobre 2026
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A 20-year-old Amish woman with leukemia died in the state's largest measles outbreak in decades
A 20-year-old Amish woman with leukemia died in the state's largest measles outbreak in decades

Inquirer.com • 02 oct. 21h44

A 20-year-old Amish woman undergoing leukemia treatment died of double pneumonia after contracting measles during the state's biggest outbreak in decades, marking the fifth measles-related death in Pennsylvania.

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associated death in Lancaster County causes concern
associated death in Lancaster County causes concern

WGAL • 02 oct. 01h54

The county coroner warned that measles cases could rise in colder months and urged residents to be fully vaccinated following a third measles-associated fatality reported by the state health department.

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1 octobre 2026
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A Pa. coroner doubted a measles-linked death, sparking anti-vaccine outcry. Records show the state tried to reach him.
A Pa. coroner doubted a measles-linked death, sparking anti-vaccine outcry. Records show the state tried to reach him.

Inquirer.com • 01 oct. 20h43

State health department records show multiple calls and emails to Lancaster County Coroner Stephen Diamantoni in the days before Governor Shapiro announced two measles-related infant deaths, contradicting the coroner’s earlier claim of no direct contact.

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30 septembre 2026
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Fifth unvaccinated person dies of measles; CDC still not counting all deaths
Fifth unvaccinated person dies of measles; CDC still not counting all deaths

arstechnica.com • 30 sept. 21h37

A fifth unvaccinated person has died of measles in Pennsylvania, bringing the state’s death toll to five amid a surge of cases, while health officials accelerate vaccination efforts.

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Pennsylvania reports 5th measles-related death in the state
Pennsylvania reports 5th measles-related death in the state

NBC News • 30 sept. 20h34

A fifth measles-associated death was reported in Pennsylvania, bringing the state's total to five deaths and nearly 1,000 confirmed cases.

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29 septembre 2026
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CDC reports second measles death in US while excluding Pennsylvania deaths
CDC reports second measles death in US while excluding Pennsylvania deaths

theguardian.com • 29 sept. 17h01

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a second measles fatality nationwide, while Pennsylvania's health officials say the state has experienced four deaths amid more than 900 cases.

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Pennsylvania measles cases cross 900 as outbreak grows
Pennsylvania measles cases cross 900 as outbreak grows

Honolulu Star-Advertiser • 29 sept. 00h29

Pennsylvania health officials reported 68 new measles infections, bringing the state total to 903, with 176 patients hospitalized and four deaths under review.

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28 septembre 2026
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Pennsylvania measles cases cross 900 as outbreak grows
Pennsylvania measles cases cross 900 as outbreak grows

KSL.com • 28 sept. 20h51

The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 68 new measles infections, bringing the state total to 903, with 176 hospitalizations and four deaths under review.

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Pennsylvania surpasses 900 measles cases with 13 new confirmed infections: Officials
Pennsylvania surpasses 900 measles cases with 13 new confirmed infections: Officials

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 28 sept. 18h40

Pennsylvania health officials reported 13 additional measles cases, raising the state total to 903, with 176 hospitalizations and four deaths, while nationwide cases exceed 3,600.

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The number of measles cases in the US nears 3,700 - with a quarter in one state
The number of measles cases in the US nears 3,700 - with a quarter in one state

Yahoo • 28 sept. 16h43

Federal data show nearly 3,700 measles cases in the United States this year, with Pennsylvania accounting for a significant share and reporting four deaths linked to the disease.

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26 septembre 2026
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Pennsylvania measles outbreak spreads, with 55 new cases reported since Wednesday
Pennsylvania measles outbreak spreads, with 55 new cases reported since Wednesday

The Guardian • 26 sept. 23h06

The state health department said 55 new measles infections were confirmed, bringing the total to 890 cases, with 173 hospitalizations and four deaths.

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25 septembre 2026
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Pennsylvania measles outbreak grows to 890 cases with 55 new infections: Officials
Pennsylvania measles outbreak grows to 890 cases with 55 new infections: Officials

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 25 sept. 20h10

The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 55 new measles infections, bringing the state total to 890 cases and prompting additional vaccine clinics.

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Measles is spreading through Pennsylvania’s Amish country. Doctors are scrambling to keep up.
Measles is spreading through Pennsylvania’s Amish country. Doctors are scrambling to keep up.

MS NOW • 25 sept. 09h00

Doctors in central Pennsylvania report a surge in measles cases among largely unvaccinated Amish residents, with several deaths and hospital capacity concerns as flu season approaches.

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24 septembre 2026
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In Amish country, nurses go door to door to stop deadly spread of measles
In Amish country, nurses go door to door to stop deadly spread of measles

BBC • 24 sept. 00h15

State and county health officials in Pennsylvania are conducting door-to-door vaccinations in Amish communities as the measles outbreak, which has caused four deaths, continues to spread.

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