39-year-old unvaccinated woman becomes 6th measles death in Pennsylvania

Ars Technica reports that a 39-year-old unvaccinated woman in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, has become the sixth person to die of the highly infectious virus amid a state outbreak that has stricken over a thousand people since it began in April.

The woman died on Saturday, October 10. She had several underlying health conditions and had recently tested positive for measles, according to an advisory posted on social media by Franklin County Coroner Jordan Conner.

This health story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Pennsylvania, Franklin County and Franklin County Coroner Jordan.

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Location

United States · Americas

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Ars Technica

First reported

13 Oct 2026, 03:24 IST

Key names

Pennsylvania, Franklin County, Franklin County Coroner Jordan, Conner

Section

Health

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