Pennsylvania reports sixth measles death as outbreak spreads

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 01:43 · Archive

A 39-year-old woman has died of measles in Pennsylvania, bringing the state's death toll to six amid an outbreak of over 1,100 cases this year.

A 39-year-old unvaccinated woman in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, has died of measles, becoming the sixth death in the state's outbreak this year. The woman, who had underlying health conditions, died on 10 October. The Franklin County Coroner's Office stated the primary cause of death was listed as 'probable acute cardiac event due to possible complications of the measles'.

Pennsylvania's Department of Health reported 1,136 measles cases across 41 of the state's 67 counties since the start of the year, with 157 new cases in the week to 9 October. The outbreak began in April. Overall, 218 people have been hospitalised. The state's health department said it is 'aware' of the new death and is conducting a review.

The previous five deaths in Pennsylvania's outbreak included a newborn, a 6-week-old, an 18-year-old, a 20-year-old and a 40-year-old. All deceased were unvaccinated; the two infants were too young to have been vaccinated. Measles cases across the United States have reached 4,080 this year, the highest total since 1991.

How it is being reported

• 39-year-old unvaccinated woman becomes 6th measles death in PennsylvaniaAs of Friday, state health officials reported 1,136 cases across 41 counties.Ars Technica · 12 Oct, 22:54
• Pennsylvania reports its sixth measles death this year. RFK Jr’s CDC still says it’s twoMore than 4,000 measles cases have been confirmed nationwide this yearIndependent World · 12 Oct, 21:25

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