2 People Dead In Pennsylvania From Measles, Health Authorities Say I cover breaking news.Aug 25, 2026, 10:54am EDTToplineTwo unvaccinated people have died from measles in Pennsylvania, health authorities confirmed on Tuesday, marking the first deaths tied to the infectious disease in the state in 35 years.The measles virus, paramyxoviridae from the Morbillivirus family, as seen under a microscope.Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesKey FactsThis is a breaking story and will be updated.LOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED VideoExplore Topic