A third person has died of measles in the US, health officials say

A 40-year-old woman in Pennsylvania has died from complications related to measles, becoming the third person to die from a measles outbreak in the United States. Health officials warned that measles is a highly contagious and potentially deadly disease, urging residents to take protective measures. In 2026, Pennsylvania has recorded 676 cases of measles, with 108 new cases reported in the last week.