Officials warn of 'potential severity of the illness' after Pennsylvania reports first measles deaths in decades - 6abc Philadelphia

JONATHAN POET and MIKE STOBBE

Aug 26, 2026

Officials warn of 'potential severity of the illness' after Pennsylvania reports first measles deaths in decades - 6abc Philadelphia

The U.S. is experiencing its worst measles year since 1991, with 2,777 cases reported as of Thursday.

PHILADELPHIA -- Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced… [+4700 chars]

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