Pa. resident tests positive for measles, might have exposed others at department store
Pennsylvania health officials are tracking a surge in measles cases and investigating a potential public exposure at a Snyder County retail store.
Answered
How many measles cases have been reported in Pennsylvania this year?
According to reporting from WGAL and other outlets, there have been 132 measles cases in Pennsylvania this year.
Where did the reported potential exposure occur?
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported a potential exposure at a Lowe’s store located in Selinsgrove, Snyder County.
What is the status of the outbreak in Lancaster County?
Reporting indicates that Lancaster County accounts for 80 of the 132 measles cases identified in Pennsylvania this year.
Where it stands
A confirmed case involving a Snyder County resident has prompted officials to issue warnings regarding potential public exposure at a Lowe’s store in Selinsgrove. Officials are currently working to track the spread of the virus.
Coverage from outlets including The News-Item, Inquirer.com, WGAL, and NBC10 Philadelphia emphasizes the geographic concentration of cases, noting that Lancaster County accounts for 80 of the state's total infections. Reporting from WJAC and WNEP highlights that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is documenting the highest number of cases nationwide, with local officials urging residents to prioritize vaccination.
Future updates will likely track whether additional exposure sites are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Coverage does not yet specify the exact dates of the exposure or the current number of individuals identified as close contacts in Snyder County.
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The reporting (10)
- Measles cases spike to 111 in Pa., renewing concern among health officials The News-Item · 45d ago
- As measles cases in Pennsylvania rise, officials scramble to track cases Inquirer.com · 45d ago
- Lancaster County accounts for 80 of Pennsylvania's 132 measles cases this year WGAL · 45d ago
- DOH: Measles infections on the rise in Pennsylvania as CDC reports highest number of cases WJAC · 45d ago
- Chester County measles cases expected to increase as officials urge vaccination NBC10 Philadelphia · 45d ago
- Pennsylvania Department of Health Responding to Potential Measles Exposure at Snyder County Lowe’s pennwatch.org · 45d ago
- Snyder County resident tests positive for measles, health officials urge prevention fox56.com · 45d ago
- Measles Exposure Reported At Selinsgrove Lowe’s | WKOK.com · 45d ago
- Snyder County resident tests positive for measles and may have exposed others, health officials say WNEP · 45d ago
- Pa. resident tests positive for measles, might have exposed others at department store PennLive.com · 45d ago
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