# Measles Cases Surge in Pennsylvania

> Pennsylvania reports over 1,000 measles cases this year, the largest outbreak since the 1990s.
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## Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak
Over 1,000 measles cases have been recorded in Pennsylvania this year, the largest outbreak in a US state since the early 1990s.
## National Measles Cases
The US Center for Disease Control has recorded 3,869 measles cases nationwide this year, the worst year since 1991.
## Outbreak Origin
The current outbreak started west of Philadelphia in April, with nearly 200 people hospitalized and five deaths.
## Unvaccinated Cases
Nearly all cases involved people who were not vaccinated, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
## New York State Response
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a month-long state disaster emergency to combat measles.
## Vaccine Coverage Decline
US vaccine coverage has dipped below the 95% necessary to prevent measles outbreaks since 2000.
## Key takeaway

Pennsylvania has over 1,000 measles cases this year, the largest outbreak in a US state since the early 1990s.