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Pennsylvania measles outbreak reaches 1,338 cases; 21 new in 3 days

Outbreak now spans 44 counties with five deaths reported.

Published Oct 23, 2026, 2:39 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Pennsylvania health officials reported 1,338 confirmed measles cases across 44 counties since the outbreak began in late April, with five deaths linked to the highly contagious virus.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health added Crawford County to the list of affected areas, and confirmed 21 new cases since Oct. 21.