US measles cases pass 5,100 as Pennsylvania, New York, and Wisconsin report fatalities
Is it spreading to new areas?
Spread confirmed
As of 7 November 2026, CBS News reported that the measles outbreak continues to expand, while the CDC previously confirmed cases across 45 US states and Pennsylvania health officials reported cases in 45 counties.
Sources: CBS NewsABC NewsNBC10 PhiladelphiaKey figures
| Figure | Value | Basis | As of | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US total measles cases in 2026 CIDRAP reported over 5,100 total US cases, while the CDC reported over 5,000 cases across 45 states. | Over 5,100 | Press reports | Sources: CIDRAPThe Washington PostABC News | |
| Pennsylvania total measles cases Pennsylvania health officials reported over 1,400 cases across 45 counties, with adults accounting for two-thirds of cases statewide. | Over 1,400 | Official | Sources: PennLiveNBC10 PhiladelphiaCIDRAP | |
| Lancaster County, PA measles cases Lancaster County health reporting confirmed case counts passed 500, leading all counties in Pennsylvania. | Over 500 | Official | Sources: LNP | LancasterOnlineLNP | LancasterOnline 2WGAL | |
| Pennsylvania measles deaths Pennsylvania health officials confirmed six deaths and are investigating a seventh report from the Franklin County coroner. | 6 confirmed | Official | Sources: The Washington PostThe Philadelphia InquirerPennLive | |
| Wisconsin measles deaths Wisconsin health officials reported an infant death in southwest Wisconsin, marking the state's first measles death since 1990. | 1 | Official | Sources: ReutersThe Washington PostCBS News | |
| New York State measles deaths New York health officials confirmed the death of a child in Lewis County, Upstate New York, the state's first measles fatality in over 30 years. | 1 | Official | Sources: ABC NewsWGRZThe Philadelphia Inquirer |
Who says what
| Who | Says | Date | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDC | US measles cases have surpassed 5,000 across 45 states, reaching the highest annual count since 1991. | Sources: The Washington PostAl JazeeraABC News | |
| Pennsylvania Department of Health | Pennsylvania has recorded over 1,400 cases across 45 counties and confirmed six measles deaths, with adults accounting for two-thirds of state cases. | Sources: PennLiveThe Washington PostNBC10 PhiladelphiaCIDRAP | |
| Wisconsin Health Officials | An infant in southwest Wisconsin died from measles, marking the state's first measles fatality since 1990 amid its worst outbreak in decades. | Sources: ReutersThe Washington PostCBS News | |
| New York Health Officials | A child in Lewis County died from measles, representing the state's first measles-related death in over 30 years. | Sources: ABC NewsWGRZTimes Union | |
| Lancaster County Officials | Launched an online locator tool to assist residents in finding local measles vaccination clinics as county cases exceeded 500. | Sources: LNP | LancasterOnlineLNP | LancasterOnline 2 |
Summary
As of 7 November 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and news outlets reported that total US measles cases in 2026 have surpassed 5,000—with CIDRAP putting the count above 5,100 across 45 states—marking the highest annual total in 35 years.
Outbreaks remain active across multiple states. Pennsylvania has reported more than 1,400 total cases spanning 45 counties, with Lancaster County surpassing 500 cases. In Minnesota, CBS News reported that 80 percent of the state's cases are concentrated in Todd County, while Wisconsin is also experiencing its worst outbreak in decades.
Fatalities linked to the virus have been reported in Pennsylvania, New York, and Wisconsin. Wisconsin health officials reported the death of an infant, New York confirmed a child's death in Lewis County marking the state's first measles fatality in over 30 years, and Pennsylvania officials confirmed six measles-related deaths.
Timeline
- New York state health officials confirm a child's death in Lewis County, marking the state's first measles fatality in over 30 years, as Pennsylvania cases top 1,400.Sources: ABC NewsWGRZPennLive
- Pennsylvania confirms its sixth measles death as cases spread to 45 counties and Lancaster County passes 500 cases.Sources: The Washington PostNBC10 PhiladelphiaLNP | LancasterOnlineThe Philadelphia Inquirer
- Wisconsin health officials report an infant death from measles in southwest Wisconsin, the state's first such fatality since 1990.Sources: ReutersThe Washington PostCBS News
- The CDC reports US measles cases have passed 5,000 across 45 states, while CIDRAP reports total cases topped 5,100. Lancaster County launches a vaccination clinic locator.Sources: ABC NewsCIDRAPLNP | LancasterOnline
- CBS News reports the measles outbreak continues to expand, noting reported deaths in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and New York.Sources: CBS NewsThe Washington Post
Still unknown
- Whether the potential seventh measles death reported by the Franklin County coroner in Pennsylvania will be officially confirmed by state health authorities.
- What specific factors are causing adults to account for two-thirds of all confirmed measles cases in Pennsylvania.
- How quickly local vaccination outreach initiatives, such as Lancaster County's clinic locator, will improve immunization rates in heavily affected counties.
- The exact nationwide death count associated with the 2026 outbreak, given differing tallies among local and national reporting.