Measles cases are spreading in the US this year, with over 1,000 infections reported in Pennsylvania

A measles outbreak in Pennsylvania has topped 1,000 cases, with neighboring New York declaring a disaster emergency and mobilizing measures to fight the spread.

Published on RocksNews: 6 Oct 2026, 02:11 UTC
Updated: 6 Oct 2026, 02:11 UTC
Language: English

Measles cases are spreading in the US this year, with over 1,000 infections reported in Pennsylvania — Image credit: Deutsche Welle (English)

A measles outbreak in Pennsylvania has topped 1,000 cases, with neighboring New York declaring a disaster emergency and mobilizing measures to fight the spread.