Cabinet-level health department of Pennsylvania; established 1905.
A 40-year-old Jefferson County resident has died of complications described as measles-related, the county coroner has announced, bringing Pennsylvania state officials' total to three deaths linked to this year's outbreak. The CDC's public tracker currently shows no measles deaths and federal officials are reviewing whether the Pennsylvania fatalities meet their criteria.
Two unvaccinated residents in Pennsylvania have died from measles, triggering a public health debate. Governor Shapiro says vaccinations could have averted the deaths, while RFK Jr. questions the figures, fueling a political row that experts warn could hinder responses to the outbreak.
Bangladesh is facing its deadliest measles outbreak in years, with over 1,000 suspected deaths and more than 166,000 suspected cases since March. Health officials cite gaps in vaccination campaigns, pandemic disruptions, and political upheaval as drivers. An emergency drive has vaccinated nearly 18–20 million children, but millions remain unvaccinated, threatening herd immunity.