India, Nov. 11 -- Pennsylvania is witnessing a major rise in measles infections, with the number of confirmed cases reaching 1,505 as of November 9.
Data from the state's Department of Health shows that the virus has spread across 45 counties, with the outbreak leading to 290 hospital admissions and six reported deaths.
Lancaster County has recorded the highest number of infections, accounting for roughly one-third of the state's total cases. The rise in infections is part of a broader measles resurgence across the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 5,182 confirmed infections nationwide as of November 5.
The six measles-linked deaths recorded in Pennsylvania during 2026 include three people from Lancas...