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Sixth measles death reported in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's outbreak is the first in the United States to pass one thousand cases since nineteen ninety-one, and the state Health Department says it is conducting a thorough review.

On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on BBN Overnight
Published 1:11 AM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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First reported by NBC News: “A sixth measles-related death is reported in Pennsylvania”, with reporting from The Washington Post.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 1:11 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance.
Topics: Pennsylvania.

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NBC NewsA sixth measles-related death is reported in Pennsylvania
The Washington PostSixth person who had measles has died in Pennsylvania, local coroner says

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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA sixth person who had measles has died in Pennsylvania, a county coroner announced, and the state Health Department says it is conducting a thorough review.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe state is dealing with the worst ongoing measles outbreak in the country, the first to pass one thousand cases since nineteen ninety-one.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorOne thousand cases in a single outbreak. That hasn't happened in this country in thirty-five years.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe Washington Post reports the coroner made the announcement. Officials have not said more tonight about the six people who died.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd a review is what the department says it's doing. It's the kind of word that gets said when the answers aren't ready yet.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorReviews take time, Chip. Families in those counties are the ones waiting on them, and they're waiting tonight.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorUnderstood. We'll follow what the Health Department says when it finishes looking.

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