Measles Outbreak in Pennsylvania: Nearly 1,000 Infected, 5 Dead

A measles outbreak has been recorded in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, with nearly 1,000 people infected. For the first time in 35 years, the virus has caused deaths: 5 people. Around 200 have been hospitalized with severe complications. The cause is declining vaccination rates and growing anti-vaccination sentiment. The virus is highly contagious, spreads through airborne droplets, and can remain in the air for up to 2 hours. Timely vaccination is the only reliable protection.