# Third measles death reported as US outbreak spreads

> The CDC confirms a third measles death as cases reach 4,410 nationwide, with Pennsylvania accounting for five deaths and 1,286 cases.
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- Summary: The CDC confirms a third measles death as cases reach 4,410 nationwide, with Pennsylvania accounting for five deaths and 1,286 cases. The CDC confirmed a…
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- Source: Al Jazeera — https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/20/cdc-reports-third-measles-death-in-the-united-states-this-year?traffic_source=rss
- Author: Catherine Nouhan
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- Topics: measles, cdc, outbreak, pennsylvania, public health, disease, news, world, politics
## Third measles death confirmed
The Centers for Disease Control has reported a third measles death in the United States this year as the country faces its largest outbreak in decades.
## Pennsylvania hardest hit by outbreak
Pennsylvania had reported one thousand two hundred eighty six cases and five deaths as of Monday. The outbreak has spread to forty two counties beyond its initial epicentre in Lancaster County.
## CDC counting method draws scrutiny
The CDC now relies on mortality data from the National Center for Health Statistics rather than state health departments' reports. The agency is working to establish a standardised definition for measles deaths.
## Key takeaway

The CDC confirmed a third measles death in the United States this year as the country faces its largest outbreak in decades, with Pennsylvania hardest hit.