WorldPing logo WorldPing← All news

A third person has died of measles in the US, health officials say

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Pennsylvania reports that a 40-year-old woman died from the disease, which was declared eliminated in the US in 2000.

Key facts

  • Pennsylvania reports that a 40-year-old woman died from the disease, which was declared eliminated in the US in 2000.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:21:32 UTC.

Why it matters

International stories like this one shape diplomacy, travel, energy supply and security decisions well beyond the country involved, which is why WorldPing tracks every update on it in one place.

What to watch next

  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
  • Whether other major newsrooms confirm the same details
  • Any follow-up decision, vote or deadline tied to the event

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

  1. At least six dead and 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes, officials say

  2. Actor Tatyana Ali is advocating for Black and Indigenous maternal health

  3. Train carrying Boris Johnson and ex-CIA chief may have been targeted in Russian strike, officials say

  4. Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials leave station

  5. A third person has died of measles in the US, health officials say

  6. Russian drone hits train in Ukraine soon after visiting officials left

Sources

The original report was published by Al Jazeera. WorldPing does not claim that reporting — this page summarises and contextualises it.

Read the full report at Al Jazeera

Follow the story

Living hubs that keep updating as this story develops.

Related WorldPing coverage

At least six dead and 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes, officials sayWorldPing
The Guardian

At least six dead and 130 missing after Indonesian ferry capsizes, officials say

Search and rescue agency says 107 people brought to safety from vessel hit by bad weather in Java Sea Rescue workers in Indonesia said at least six people had died and 130 others were missing on Sunday after a ferry sailing between the islands of Jav…

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian