US measles cases exceed 4,800 as New York reports state's first death in 30 years.
Is it spreading to new areas?
Spread confirmed
As of 3 November 2026, New York State health officials and local news outlets reported cases and a child fatality in Lewis County, New York, following reports from health officials of new cases in Macon County and spread across 44 Pennsylvania counties.
Sources: Syracuse.comPennLiveCBS NewsKey figures
| Figure | Value | Basis | As of | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total US measles cases Reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). | 4,852 | Official | Sources: Reuters | |
| Pennsylvania total measles cases Reported by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. | 1,433 | Press reports | Sources: Reuters | |
| New York measles deaths Reported by New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York State health officials. | 1 | Official | Sources: Spectrum NewsThe Washington Post | |
| Minnesota total measles cases (2026) Reported by Minnesota health officials. | 80 | Official | Sources: CBS News |
Who says what
| Who | Says | Date | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Governor Kathy Hochul | Confirmed that a child in Upstate New York died after contracting measles, marking the state's first measles fatality in 30 years. | Sources: Spectrum News | |
| Pennsylvania Department of Health | Reported 1,433 confirmed measles cases statewide and issued public warnings regarding potential community exposure sites. | Sources: Reuters | |
| Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro | Outlined the state's response strategy to address and control the ongoing measles outbreak. | Sources: Politico | |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) | Reported that total US measles cases have reached 4,852 across multiple states. | Sources: Reuters | |
| Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Debra Bogen | Held a roundtable with healthcare leaders in Mifflin County and urged the public to trust vaccines. | Sources: The Philadelphia InquirerWGAL |
Summary
As of 3 November 2026, New York State health officials and Governor Kathy Hochul announced the state's first measles-related death in over 30 years, involving a child in Upstate New York's Lewis County.
Nationwide, measles cases in the United States have reached 4,852 according to the CDC, making 2026 the largest US measles year since 1991. Pennsylvania remains the epicenter of the national surge, with the state health department confirming 1,433 cases across 44 counties as of 2 November 2026.
Timeline
- Pennsylvania Department of Health reports confirmed statewide measles cases reach 1,360.Sources: Reuters
- CDC Deputy Director Jennifer Shuford resigns amid reported disagreements over acknowledging measles deaths in Pennsylvania.Sources: The Philadelphia Inquirer
- Minnesota health officials report 80 measles cases in 2026, the state's highest annual total since 1990.Sources: CBS News
- CDC reports total US measles cases have increased to 4,852.Sources: Reuters
- PennLive reports measles cases have been detected in 44 Pennsylvania counties.Sources: PennLive
- Pennsylvania Department of Health updates the state case count to 1,433.Sources: Reuters
- New York State health officials and Governor Kathy Hochul report a child in Upstate New York died of measles, the state's first measles death in 30 years.Sources: Spectrum NewsThe Washington Post
Still unknown
- Whether federal CDC case counts will be reconciled with measles-related deaths reported by local coroners and state health officials.
- How effectively direct home visits and word-of-mouth public health messaging will increase MMR vaccine uptake in under-immunized rural communities.
- The extent to which recent public exposure warnings at retail stores and medical centers in Pennsylvania will result in secondary infections.