Health
Pennsylvania measles cases reach 1,078 amid death toll dispute
The state reported 74 new cases since Monday, with Lancaster County as the epicenter and the death count disputed with the CDC.
Latest update: Pennsylvania reported a sixth measles-related death as nationwide cases surpassed 4,000.
The short version
- Pennsylvania health officials reported 74 new measles cases since Monday, bringing the year's total to 1,078.[ABC News]
- At least 207 people have been hospitalized and five have died, according to the state Department of Health.[ABC News]
- The state's five reported deaths conflict with the CDC's two-death count, a disputed figure.[The Hill]
- Lancaster County remains the outbreak's epicenter, with 401 confirmed cases.[ABC News]
Key facts
- Pennsylvania reported 74 new measles cases since Monday, for a total of 1,078 cases this year.[ABC News]
- At least 207 people have been hospitalized and five have died in Pennsylvania, according to the state Department of Health.[ABC News]
- Lancaster County is the epicenter of the state's outbreak, with 401 cases confirmed so far.[ABC News]
- The Pennsylvania Health Department has reported five measles-associated deaths, while the CDC's most recent update lists two.[The Hill]
What remains uncertain
- The death count is disputed between Pennsylvania health officials and the CDC, and the reasons for the difference are not established in the reporting.[The Hill]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.