Oxford Area High School in Chester County will be closed on Friday after a confirmed measles case, part of a statewide surge that has topped 1,000 infections.
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A child at Eden Christian Academy in the North Hills was confirmed as the second measles case in Allegheny County amid a statewide outbreak of over 1,000 infections.
Pennsylvania has confirmed 1,004 measles cases, five deaths and 198 hospitalizations, marking the largest state outbreak in more than three decades.
Governor Kathy Hochul declared a disaster emergency as New York records 108 measles cases, expanding vaccine administration amid a nationwide resurgence.
Pennsylvania reports 943 measles cases and a fifth death, prompting officials in Lancaster, Chester, Montgomery and Delaware counties to intensify vaccination and outreach efforts.
A 20‑year‑old Amish woman undergoing leukemia treatment died of double pneumonia after contracting measles during Pennsylvania's biggest outbreak in 30 years.
Lewis County Public Health reported a confirmed measles case in an unvaccinated resident on September 26, 2026, and has begun contact tracing and isolation measures.
A recent measles case at Philadelphia International Airport highlights a broader surge in U.S. cases, rising costs and waning vaccine coverage that challenge containment efforts.
Pennsylvania health officials reported 55 additional measles cases, bringing the state total to 890, and outlined ongoing vaccination efforts.
The CDC confirmed one measles-related death in 2026 but gave no details on the individual or location, as Pennsylvania grapples with a surge in cases and uncertain death counts.