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Measles deaths rise to 10 as U.S. cases top 5,400

Wisconsin and Pennsylvania report new deaths as the CDC counts 5,412 infections across 45 states.

Published Nov 13, 2026 · 23:41 UTC2 reports

The short version

  • Wisconsin and Pennsylvania reported new measles deaths on Friday, raising the U.S. total to 10.[NBC News · ABC News]
  • The CDC reports 5,412 infections across 45 states, with seven deaths in Pennsylvania, two in Wisconsin, and one in New York.[NBC News · ABC News]
  • Public health experts attribute the outbreak to falling vaccination rates and a global resurgence of the virus, with kindergarten coverage down from 95% in 2019 to 92% in 2026.[NBC News · ABC News]

Key facts

  • The CDC reports 5,412 measles infections across 45 states.[ABC News]
  • The U.S. measles death total rose to 10 after Wisconsin and Pennsylvania reported new deaths on Friday.[NBC News · ABC News]
  • The 10 deaths consist of seven in Pennsylvania, two in Wisconsin, and one in New York.[NBC News · ABC News]
  • The share of kindergartners vaccinated for measles fell from 95% in 2019 to 92% in 2026.[NBC News · ABC News]
  • Public health experts attribute the outbreak to a sharp decline in measles vaccination rates and a global resurgence of the virus.[NBC News]

What remains uncertain

  • The outbreak's causes are an expert attribution rather than an established finding in the reporting.[NBC News]

Sources

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.