Oct 26 (Reuters) – The Pennsylvania Health Department on Monday reported 1,360 measles cases in the state, up 22 cases from its previous update.
Here are key details:
• Measles-related hospitalizations this year stand at 258 as of October 26, according to state health department data
• The Pennsylvania state health department has reported five measles-related deaths so far in 2026, but the CDC has confirmed only three measles-associated deaths
• The US has recorded 4,588 measles cases this year as of October 22, according to CDC data
• The CDC previously said it would deploy additional support to Pennsylvania to help investigate the outbreak
(Reporting by Siddhi Mahatole in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh Kuber)
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