Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) announced that 540 measles cases have been confirmed across 36 counties in Pennsylvania so far in 2026, as the Department continues its response to the ongoing measles outbreak and provides Pennsylvanians with updated information on cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. DOH is providing statewide data to help Pennsylvanians and health care providers understand measles activity and community transmission across the Commonwealth. While daily numbers fluctuate, tracking these trends provides Pennsylvanians and health care providers with visibility into community transmission across the Commonwealth and helps inform the Department’s ongoing response. Key updates include forty-three new positive cases since August 31st, in thirty-six-counties; five-hundred and forty total cumulative cases, ninety-one hospitalizations and two deaths. (Photo: AP)