# Pennsylvania confirms fifth measles-associated death as outbreak grows

https://mins.news/en/item/81130

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-30 23:31 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/30/pennsylvania-confirms-fifth-measles-associated-death-as-us-outbreak-grows?traffic_source=rss

> Pennsylvania has confirmed its fifth measles-associated death of 2026, with 943 cases recorded across 39 counties and infections more than doubling since August. The state is expanding vaccination outreach and seeking CDC support, while Governor Josh Shapiro and federal health officials dispute how measles-related deaths should be classified.

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