New York reports its first measles fatality in decades as national cases top 4,800.
Is it spreading to new areas?
Spread confirmed
As of 3 November 2026, health authorities and media outlets reported confirmed measles cases across 44 Pennsylvania counties as well as in Lewis County, New York, and Minnesota.
Sources: PennLiveWGRZSyracuse.comCBS NewsKey figures
| Figure | Value | Basis | As of | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Total Measles Cases Stated by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. | 1,433 | Press reports | Sources: Reuters | |
| Total U.S. Measles Cases Stated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). | 4,852 | Official | Sources: Reuters | |
| New York Measles Fatalities Stated by New York Governor Kathy Hochul and state health officials. | 1 | Official | Sources: Spectrum NewsABC News | |
| Minnesota 2026 Measles Cases Stated by Minnesota health officials. | 80 | Official | Sources: CBS News |
Who says what
| Who | Says | Date | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Governor Kathy Hochul and State Health Officials | Confirmed the death of a child from measles in Upstate New York, the state's first measles fatality in over 30 years. | Sources: Spectrum NewsABC News | |
| Pennsylvania Department of Health | Reported 1,433 total confirmed cases across 44 counties while noting a smaller daily increase in new cases. | Sources: ReutersPennLive | |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) | Reported national measles cases reaching 4,852 across multiple states. | Sources: Reuters | |
| Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro | Outlined the state's official response strategy to address the ongoing outbreak. | Sources: Politico |
Summary
As of 3 November 2026, New York State health officials and Governor Kathy Hochul announced the death of a child in Lewis County from measles, marking the state's first fatal measles case in more than 30 years.
In Pennsylvania, total measles cases have reached 1,433 across 44 counties, according to state health officials, though recent daily updates indicate a potential slowing in the rate of new infections.
Nationally, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that U.S. measles cases have reached 4,852, making 2026 the highest year for measles cases in the country in decades.
Timeline
- Potential measles exposure occurred at a Target store in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.Sources: Lebanon Daily NewsWGAL
- Minnesota health officials reported 80 measles cases in 2026, the state's highest annual total since 1990.Sources: CBS News
- The CDC reported that national U.S. measles cases reached 4,852.Sources: Reuters
- Reports confirmed measles cases have spread across 44 Pennsylvania counties.Sources: PennLive
- Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro outlined the state's response strategy to control the outbreak.Sources: Politico
- Pennsylvania Department of Health reported total state cases reached 1,433.Sources: Reuters
- New York State officials announced the state's first measles death in over 30 years involving a child in Lewis County.Sources: Spectrum NewsWGRZABC News
Still unknown
- Whether the recent slowing in daily case additions in Pennsylvania will be sustained over coming weeks.
- The extent of secondary transmission in northern New York following the fatal case in Lewis County.
- The reasons behind the non-approval of a requested CDC alert regarding measles during pregnancy.