Pennsylvania measles cases reach 1,222 as CDC sends epidemiologist to support response.
Is it spreading to new areas?
Spread confirmed
As of 14 October 2026, health officials have reported spreading measles cases, including a confirmed case in Georgia possibly linked to Pennsylvania, new cases in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and additional cases in Oswego County, New York.
Sources: CBS NewsCBS News 2Syracuse.comKey figures
| Figure | Value | Basis | As of | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Confirmed Measles Cases State health officials reported 1,222 cases; HHS reported cases exceed 1,200. | 1,222 | Official | Sources: U.S. News & World ReportReutersThe Philadelphia Inquirer | |
| US Total Measles Cases Reported by the CDC across 45 states. | 4,080 | Official | Sources: U.S. News & World ReportReutersABC News | |
| Pennsylvania Measles Deaths Reported by Pennsylvania health officials and the Franklin County coroner. | 6 | Official | Sources: AxiosNBC NewsThe Philadelphia InquirerPittsburgh Post-Gazette | |
| Chester County, PA Cases Reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer as of October 7. | 86 | Press reports | Sources: The Philadelphia Inquirer |
Who says what
| Who | Says | Date | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Department of Health | Confirmed 1,222 measles cases in the state and reported six measles-associated deaths. | Sources: U.S. News & World ReportReutersNBC News | |
| U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) | Reported 4,080 total U.S. measles cases across 45 states and agreed to deploy epidemiological support to Pennsylvania. | Sources: U.S. News & World ReportThe Philadelphia InquirerReuters | |
| Pennsylvania Doctors | Reported observing severe impacts of measles among previously healthy, unvaccinated children. | Sources: NBC News | |
| Franklin County Coroner | Stated that the death of a 39-year-old female resident met the state definition of a measles-associated death. | Sources: The Philadelphia InquirerPittsburgh Post-Gazette |
Summary
As of 14 October 2026, Pennsylvania health officials report 1,222 confirmed measles cases in the ongoing state outbreak, while an HHS official noted cases in the state have passed 1,200 [aac859a64debae0f, 967d7d090c9777cd, 6e1df7e5d06b1c02]. At Pennsylvania's request, the CDC is deploying an epidemiologist to provide additional support to state health officials [aac859a64debae0f, 1d7b7e2232f823cd].
Nationally, CDC reports indicate total U.S. measles cases reached 4,080 across 45 states as of 9 October 2026 [288d1dfc1acfe881, 654bebfb2394ce46, 2e7c0ccea98c79fc]. Pennsylvania health officials have recorded six measles-associated deaths, including a 39-year-old resident of Franklin County [7886654f1ad8713d, 52dfe90953e89238, 78a299ea7e8e512e].
Timeline
- Oswego County health officials confirm a second measles case in New York, while Bainbridge Elementary in Pennsylvania reports a student case.Sources: Syracuse.comLNP | LancasterOnline
- CDC reports U.S. measles cases surpass 4,000, Allegheny County confirms a second case, and Oxford Area High School in Chester County closes following a confirmed case.Sources: U.S. News & World ReportCBS News6abc Philadelphia
- Franklin County coroner reports Pennsylvania's sixth measles death, while Oxford Area High School reopens after staff vaccination verification.Sources: The Philadelphia InquirerThe Philadelphia Inquirer 2
- Officials state that a new measles case in Georgia may be connected to the Pennsylvania outbreak.Sources: CBS News
- Pennsylvania state health officials report cases reach 1,222, and HHS confirms the CDC is sending an epidemiologist at Pennsylvania's request.Sources: U.S. News & World ReportThe Philadelphia Inquirer
Still unknown
- Whether the newly confirmed measles case in Georgia is definitively linked to the Pennsylvania outbreak.
- The full scope of potential exposures and school closures across Pennsylvania counties.
- The timeline and specific impact of CDC epidemiological field support in slowing state transmission.