Measles Cases In Pennsylvania Still Going Up

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) announced on Monday that 1,286 measles cases have been confirmed across 42 counties in Pennsylvania so far in 2026.  The DOH continues to lead Pennsylvania’s robust response to the ongoing measles outbreak and is making the most up-to-date information on cases, hospitalizations, and deaths available on its measles dashboard.  While daily numbers fluctuate, tracking these trends provides Pennsylvanians and health care providers with visibility into community transmission across the Commonwealth and helps inform DOH’s ongoing response.  New Positive Cases (since October 16, 2026): 26; Total Counties: 42;  Total Cumulative Cases: 1,286;  Total Hospitalizations: 247;  Total Confirmed Measles-Associated Deaths: 5;  Measles cases among vaccinated individuals: 4 (less than 1% of cases)