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Pennsylvania measles cases cross 900 as outbreak grows
Honolulu Star-Advertiser • • general
Key Points:
- Pennsylvania's measles outbreak has worsened, with 68 new cases since last Wednesday, totaling 903 infections, marking the state's worst resurgence in decades.
- Hospitalizations have increased to 176, up from 164 on September 23, with Lancaster County remaining the hardest-hit area.
- Four measles-related deaths among unvaccinated residents were reported earlier this month, prompting a dispute between Governor Josh Shapiro and U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over the number of fatalities directly caused by measles.
- The CDC is reviewing its classification of measles-related deaths and currently lists one verified death without specifying the location.
- Measles is highly contagious but preventable through the MMR vaccine, which offers 97% protection after two doses, and the U.S. has reported 3,659 cases this year as of September 24.
