Pennsylvania: 2026 Measles

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Source: https://lancasteronline.com/news/lo...cle_811e6aae-b9ea-4cad-9135-863e2687a295.html

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5 cases of measles confirmed in Lancaster County: PA Dept of Health
LANCASTERONLINE | Staff 22 mins ago

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed several cases of measles in Lancaster County according to a statement released Monday.
Officials said five cases of measles have been confirmed in the county as of Monday. All of the cases involved individuals who were not vaccinated, the department said.
“The Department is in the process of conducting contact tracing and informing locations where the individuals visited while contagious,” officials wrote...

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Source: https://lancasteronline.com/news/he...cle_cf7af5b1-24fb-423b-9e3b-5356e034cbe1.html


Those at Lancaster County school district, performing arts academy possibly exposed to measles
ANNE GARBER | Deputy Correspondent Coordinator 1 hr ago

Cocalico School District and Lancaster Academy of Performing Arts are helping the state perform contact tracing related to the five cases of measles confirmed in Lancaster County Monday.

Individuals in two Cocalico School District buildings were affected, district spokesperson Allison Ohline said.

The state Department of Health contacted the district “regarding possible measles exposure at two of our buildings,” Ohline said. “We have complied with DOH procedures, and the appropriate staff and families were notified.”​...
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Source: https://patch.com/pennsylvania/norr...rmed-possible-public-exposure-reported-montco

Measles Case Confirmed, Possible Public Exposure Reported In Montco
A person with measles visited a Collegeville urgent care facility on Jan. 29, leading to a potential public exposure, health officials said.
Dino Ciliberti,
Posted Thu, Feb 5, 2026 at 12:12 pm ET
Updated Thu, Feb 5, 2026 at 12:47 pm ET

NORRISTOWN, PA — A measles case has been reported in Montgomery County as health officials issue a warning about public exposure.

The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services Office of Public Health said the measles was contracted from someone who traveled through the county and tested positive for the virus, health officials said.

That person visited the Patient First Primary and Urgent Care-Collegeville on Jan. 29. Officials said the exposure window was from 1:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. and that anyone who was there during that time may have been exposed.​..

 

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Source: https://lancasteronline.com/news/lo...cle_dae78f52-af1c-480c-b876-3436b8de5bca.html

New measles case reported in Lancaster County
PAT BYWATER | Work & Play Deputy Team Leader 1 hr ago

Another case of measles has been confirmed in Lancaster County, boosting the total here to six since last week, the state reported Thursday.

The single case confirmed Thursday was a person who had already been quarantining prior to becoming ill because they had been exposed to a known case that had been detected previously. “Given this, additional exposures outside their household are likely limited,” state Department of Health press secretary Neil Ruhland wrote in response to questions from LNP | LancasterOnline.​..
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Source: https://vocal.media/longevity/measl...a-international-airport-health-officials-warn

Measles Exposure Reported at Philadelphia International Airport, Health Officials Warn
Travelers urged to check vaccination status after infected passenger passed through airport terminal.
By Raviha ImranPublished about 4 hours ago​

Health officials in Philadelphia have issued a public alert after confirming that a person infected with measles traveled through Philadelphia International Airport’s Terminal E, raising concerns about potential exposure to one of the most contagious viral diseases. Even though authorities emphasize that there is no immediate threat to the general public, the incident demonstrates the ongoing difficulties associated with vaccine-preventable diseases in locations with a high number of travelers. According to the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, a traveler known to have measles passed through Terminal E of the airport on Thursday, February 12, 2026, between 1:35 p.m. and 4:30 p.m...

 

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Source: https://patch.com/pennsylvania/limerick/measles-case-confirmed-limerick-township

Measles Case Confirmed In Limerick Township
Measles has been making a resurgence around the country amid declining vaccination rates, officials said.
Justin Heinze,
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Posted Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 2:20 pm ET

LIMERICK TOWSHIP, PA — A case of measles has been confirmed in Limerick Township, the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services said on Saturday, the latest incident in the midst of a nationwide resurgence of the long dormant illness.

It's not yet clear how many other individuals may have been exposed. It marks the first case of measles in the county in 2026.

The contagious individual was at two public places after they contracted the virus. The first was the Nissan 422 of Limerick, located on 55 Autopark Boulevard. They were there on Monday, Feb. 16 from 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 8:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.

They were also at the Wawa on 579 N. Lewis Road at three different times: Monday the 16th between 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Wednesday the 18th between 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., and Thursday the 19th between 11:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.​..

 

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Source: https://patch.com/pennsylvania/westchester/measles-outbreak-confirmed-chester-county

Measles Outbreak Confirmed In Chester County
Days after a case was found in neighboring Montgomery County, new cases have sprouted elsewhere in Pennsylvania.
Justin Heinze,
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Posted Tue, Feb 24, 2026 at 1:03 pm ET
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Updated Tue, Feb 24, 2026 at 2:42 pm ET

WEST CHESTER, PA — Measles has been confirmed in Chester County as part of the latest outbreak, with at least five cases found around the state, the Pennsylvania Department of Health said on Tuesday.

It comes days after a case was reported in nearby Limerick Township. Chester County officials confirmed the spread to Chester County but did not provide additional details or say which municipality was impacted.​..

 

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Source: https://lancasteronline.com/news/he...cle_d5aa8280-2b42-4090-aa65-342006aafbc8.html


8th person in Lancaster County diagnosed with measles this month
ANNE GARBER | Health reporter 4 hrs ago

An eighth Lancaster County resident has been diagnosed with measles, the state Department of Health reported today, bringing the total among Pennsylvania residents in 2026 to 12.

In addition to the Lancaster County cases, three have been reported among Montgomery County residents and one in Chester County. Two out-of-state visitors were also diagnosed with measles.

All cases were among unvaccinated individuals.

The first five cases in Pennsylvania this year occurred in Lancaster County and were reported on Feb. 2. At that time, the Department of Health worked with the Cocalico School District and the Lancaster Academy of Performing Arts to conduct contact tracing.

The three most recent cases in Lancaster County occurred among individuals who knew they were exposed and had been quarantining.​..
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Source: https://lancasteronline.com/news/he...cle_ad24a99b-6839-415c-ae2b-5175c35b7508.html


12 measles cases reported in Lebanon County, bringing 2026 state total to 24
ANNE GARBER | Health reporter 8 hrs ago

Lebanon County, neighboring Lancaster County, is the latest county to experience a measles outbreak, as 12 people there have been diagnosed with the virus.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued a news release Wednesday reporting 11 of the cases. On Thursday, another person with the virus was identified, according to Department of Health Press Secretary Neil Ruhland.

The department conducted contact tracing following the hospitalizations of the first three individuals and identified the additional cases.

Of these infected individuals, 10 were unvaccinated. The Department of Health was unable to identify whether the other two had received the measles vaccine, Ruhland said.

There have now been 24 cases in the state this year. Eight of those cases occurred in Lancaster County in February. All of Lancaster County’s cases were among unvaccinated individuals.

Following the identification of Lebanon County cases, the Department of Health hosted a vaccine clinic Wednesday in Lebanon County, during which 26 people received immunizations. The state is also organizing additional vaccination clinics in Lebanon County, Ruhland said. Further information on the clinics was not immediately available.​..
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2 more cases of measles reported in Lebanon County; no new Lancaster County cases
ANNE GARBER | Health reporter 3 hrs ago


Two more individuals in Lebanon County have been diagnosed with measles, bringing the total number of cases in Lancaster and Lebanon counties to 25 this year, the state Department of Health announced today.

Lancaster County’s most recent cases were identified May 13.

With Lebanon County’s two new cases, 30 cases have now been reported across Pennsylvania this year. In addition to the Lebanon and Lancaster county cases, all other cases have been in neighboring counties – Berks, Chester and Montgomery counties.

“Of the recently identified measles cases in Lancaster (three cases), Lebanon (14 cases), and Berks (one case) counties, all 18 were either unvaccinated or had an unknown vaccination status,” state Department of Health Press Secretary Neil Ruhland said. The department “has been working with affected residents and is monitoring the situation closely, including conducting contact tracing.”​...
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Source: https://www.pennlive.com/health/202...ed-in-pa-almost-half-of-them-in-1-county.html

32 measles cases reported in Pa., almost half of them in 1 county
Published: May. 21, 2026, 2:05 p.m.​
By Sean Adams

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has identified recent cases of measles, including more than a dozen in Lebanon County.

WGAL reported that three new cases of the disease were confirmed over the past week in the Susquehanna Valley, one in Lancaster County and two in Lebanon County.​

In a statement, the Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed that 20 cases were found in the past month: one in Berks County, four in Lancaster County, one in Dauphin County and 14 in Lebanon County...

 

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Kohl's employee with measles may have infected others at East Lampeter Township store [Update]
ANNE GARBER | Health reporter 4 hrs ago

A Kohl’s department store employee infected with measles may have exposed others to the disease while at the 2350 Lincoln Highway East store in East Lampeter Township May 21, 23, 25 and 26....
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Pa. Dept. of Health investigating possible measles exposure at Lancaster County Courthouse

• LANCASTERONLINE | Staff
• • Jun 12, 2026

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A Lancaster County resident who tested positive for measles may have exposed people at the Lancaster County Courthouse to the disease, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

The person was at the courthouse at 50 N. Duke St. from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, according to a news release issued Friday. The person had visited the marriage license office but may have come into contact with others while moving throughout the building.
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Source: https://www.wkok.com/six-measles-cases-reported-in-northumberland-county/


Six Measles Cases Reported In Northumberland County
Mark Lawrence | June 25, 2026 6:23 am

HARRISBURG — Measles are spreading across the state. The Pennsylvania Department of Health says Northumberland County now has 6 confirmed measles cases. State health officials say Pennsylvania has reported 81 measles cases so far this year.

The department says the largest numbers are in Lancaster and Lebanon counties, with 38 and 20 cases. Berks and Dauphin counties each have 2 cases, and York County has 1.​,,

 

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Source: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/diseases-conditions/infectious-disease/measles


2026 Measles Cases in Pennsylvania
Updated at 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

DOH has confirmed 84 measles cases in Pennsylvania so far in 2026. As of June 26, 2026, the total number of cases in each county is:
Late April 2026 – present

Berks County: 2 cases
Dauphin County: 2 cases
Lancaster County: 41 cases
Lebanon County: 20 cases
Northumberland County: 6
York County: 1 case

January – March 2026

Chester County: 1 case
Lancaster County: 8 cases
Montgomery County: 3 cases...


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Source: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/diseases-conditions/infectious-disease/measles


2026 Measles Cases in Pennsylvania
Updated at 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

DOH has confirmed 87 measles cases in Pennsylvania so far in 2026. As of June 29, 2026, the total number of cases in each county is:
Late April 2026 – present

Berks County: 2 cases
Chester County: 1 case
Dauphin County: 2 cases
Lancaster County: 43 cases
Lebanon County: 20 cases
Northumberland County: 6 cases
York County: 1 case

January – March 2026

Chester County: 1 case
Lancaster County: 8 cases
Montgomery County: 3 cases


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Source: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/diseases-conditions/infectious-disease/measles


2026 Measles Cases in Pennsylvania
Updated at 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Due to the July Fourth holiday observance, the next update will be on July 6.

DOH has confirmed 89 measles cases in Pennsylvania so far in 2026. As of July 1, 2026, the total number of cases in each county is:
Late April 2026 – present

Berks County: 2 cases
Chester County: 2 cases
Dauphin County: 2 cases
Lancaster County: 43 cases
Lebanon County: 20 cases
Northumberland County: 6 cases
York County: 2 cases

January – March 2026

Chester County: 1 case
Lancaster County: 8 cases
Montgomery County: 3 cases


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Source: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/health/diseases-conditions/infectious-disease/measles


2026 Measles Cases in Pennsylvania
Updated at 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

DOH has confirmed 101 measles cases in Pennsylvania so far in 2026. As of July 8, 2026, the total number of cases in each county is:
Late April 2026 – present

Berks County: 3 cases
Chester County: 4 cases
Dauphin County: 2 cases
Lancaster County: 52 cases
Lebanon County: 20 cases
Northumberland County: 6 cases
York County: 2 cases

January – March 2026

Chester County: 1 case
Lancaster County: 8 cases
Montgomery County: 3 cases


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Source: https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio...-possible-measles-exposure-phl-fourth-of-july

Health officials warn of possible measles exposure at PHL on Fourth of July
By KYW Staff
Jul 12, 2026

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at the Philadelphia International Airport on the Fourth of July.​

The Philadelphia Health Department said a person diagnosed with measles passed through terminals A, B and C between 7:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.

Health officials urge those who may have been exposed to check their vaccination status and watch for symptoms. If you're protected from the virus, officials say you're in the clear.​..

 

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Source: https://lancasteronline.com/news/he...cle_ca8f4c39-7199-485d-987a-7787cd0e8be9.html

Lancaster County now ranks ninth in the country for the number of measles cases that have occurred in one county or region in 2026.

As of Monday, there have been 84 cases reported in Lancaster County this year, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. That’s an increase of one case in the county since the state’s last update on Friday. It continues a clear trend in the Pennsylvania outbreak, which is centered here − none of the people diagnosed with measles in the state this year have been fully vaccinated...
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