Pennsylvania measles cases rise to 1,286, state health department says

Oct 19 (Reuters) The Pennsylvania Health Department on Monday reported 1,286 ​measles cases in ‌the state, up 26 cases from the last update on Friday, as the outbreak ‌of ​the highly ⁠contagious disease continues. Here ⁠are key details: • Measles-related hospitalizations this year stood at 247, according ​to the state health department data • Pennsylvania ⁠has reported ⁠five measles-related deaths so ​far • The CDC has ​confirmed two measles-associated deaths in ‌2026, though it has not identified the states involved • The US ⁠has recorded 4,410 measles cases this year as of October ⁠15, ‌according to CDC ⁠data • The CDC ​said ‌last week it ​would deploy ⁠additional support to Pennsylvania to help investigate the outbreak (Reporting by Siddhi Mahatole and Padmanabhan Ananthan in ​Bengaluru)