Measles Cases Surface In Western Pennsylvania

PITTSBURGH, PA — Although no cases have reported in the Pittsburgh metro area, two cases of measles were reported this week in Western Pennsylvania.

The Erie County Department of Health said that both cases were connected to international travel. Agency officials do not believe there’s a high risk of community spread or exposure due to these cases.

Pittsburgh and Allegheny County have not had any measles cases this year, according to the county health department. The last incidents of measles in the county occurred in 2019, when seven cases were reported.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of March 20 there were a total of 378 confirmed measles cases in Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, New York State, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont and Washington.

Texas has reported the most cases and the only fatality thus far this year.