Two unvaccinated people have died of measles in Pennsylvania, according to a BBC World report published on 25 August 2026. The available evidence does not identify the people who died or provide their ages, the places within Pennsylvania where they lived, or the dates of their deaths.
The deaths were reported as measles cases across the United States reached their highest point since the virus was eliminated in the country. The evidence does not provide the current national case total, a state-level tally for Pennsylvania, or a comparison with previous years.
Vaccination rates are declining as cases rise, according to the report. However, the supplied information does not quantify that decline or specify which states or population groups have recorded the largest reductions.
It is also not yet clear from the available evidence whether the two Pennsylvania cases were connected, whether either person had underlying health conditions, or where they contracted measles. No official response, additional public-health guidance or further details about the investigation were included in the supplied report summary.