Pennsylvania Reports State's Largest Measles Outbreak in Three Decades

Why it matters locally: While the outbreak is in Pennsylvania, public health officials across Ohio will be monitoring the situation as measles is a highly contagious disease and travel between neighboring states is common.

Pennsylvania has recorded the largest measles outbreak in the state in three decades. The current number of cases surpasses any outbreak seen in the state since the 1990s. This development marks a significant health event for Pennsylvania residents.