Pennsylvania health officials say an unvaccinated woman has died from complications related to measles, according to NPR. Her death is the third in the state connected to the ongoing outbreak.
NPR reported the death on Sunday, September 13, 2026. The woman was not vaccinated against the virus, the state said.
Coverage of the outbreak has also focused on two infant deaths. USA Today reported that a coroner released details about those two cases. PBS and STAT News both reported that Pennsylvania officials now count three deaths involving measles.
Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus that can lead to serious complications, including pneumonia and brain swelling. Vaccination is the primary tool for preventing infection and limiting spread. The state has not released additional details about the woman or the circumstances of her death in the reporting summarized here.
Two other outlets, Yahoo and STAT News, also carried reports of the newly announced death, underscoring the wide attention the outbreak has drawn.
What to watch next: whether Pennsylvania releases more information about the three deaths and how state health officials respond to the outbreak.
