Pennsylvania woman dies of measles-related complications, Jefferson County Coroner reports

September 13, 2026 / 7:50 AM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania woman dies of measles-related complications, Jefferson County Coroner reports

TL;DR

  • Jefferson County Coroner's Office confirmed the first measles-related death in the county, a 40-year-old woman.
  • State health officials previously reported two measles-related deaths in Lancaster County.
  • Measles can lead to severe complications, hospitalization, and death in individuals of any age.
  • Pennsylvania has reported 676 measles cases in 37 counties in 2026.
  • The U.S. has reported over 3,200 measles cases in 2026, the highest in decades.