# Fifth unvaccinated person dies of measles in Pennsylvania as CDC count remains incomplete

https://mins.news/en/item/81065

- Ars Technica, 2026-09-30 21:37 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/09/fifth-unvaccinated-person-dies-of-measles-cdc-still-not-counting-all-deaths/

> Pennsylvania health officials said an unvaccinated resident of Lancaster County has died of measles, bringing the outbreak’s death toll to five. The state has recorded 943 cases across 39 counties and at least 176 hospitalizations. Lancaster County, the outbreak’s epicenter, accounts for 381 cases and three deaths.

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