Pennsylvania DOH confirms 7th measles-associated death in the state

The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed the state’s seventh measles-associated death, involving an unvaccinated Montour County resident who tested positive for the virus. The death was confirmed on November 11, and officials are withholding the person’s identity to protect the family’s privacy. Pennsylvania has recorded 1,542 measles cases across 46 counties, including 37 new cases since November 9, according to the department.