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PA measles outbreak tops 1,000 cases, largest since disease was eliminated

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What happened

Pennsylvania reported 1,066 outbreak-linked cases on Wednesday.

Key facts

  • Pennsylvania reported 1,066 outbreak-linked cases on Wednesday.
  • Reported by Ars Technica and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:01:14 UTC.

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