U.S. measles cases more than double last year's total as outbreak spreads

Pennsylvania is the hardest-hit state, reporting at least 1,338 confirmed measles cases across 44 counties so far this year.

AI-written summary · The Chestnut Post · October 25, 2026 at 4:45 PM EDT · How we use AI

U.S. measles cases have risen to more than twice last year's total as the outbreak continues to spread, according to NPR.

Pennsylvania has been hit hardest. The Pennsylvania Department of Health reports at least 1,338 confirmed cases across 44 counties so far this year.

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