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Measles Deaths in U.S. Reach 10 After Additional Deaths in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin

The Hill reported that additional measles deaths in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin brought the national total to 10 this year.

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The United States has reached 10 measles deaths this year after additional deaths were reported in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, according to a report from The Hill written by Ford McCracken.

The headline of The Hill's report states that Pennsylvania and Wisconsin each reported additional deaths linked to measles. The summary of the report does not say how many deaths each state recorded.

The Hill reported that the additional deaths come as the disease, which had previously been eradicated, makes a resurgence both worldwide and in the United States. The outlet described the new deaths as "a concerning sign" of that trend.

The Hill also reported that measles cases have already exceeded 5,400 this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) dashboard. The outlet attributed the case total to that dashboard.

The summary of The Hill's report does not include further details about the individual deaths in Pennsylvania or Wisconsin, including when they occurred or the ages of those who died. The national death count of 10 and the case total above 5,400 are both figures The Hill reported for this year.

Readers seeking the full account can consult the original report on The Hill's website, where the complete reporting appears under McCracken's byline.

Sources: The Hill: Pennsylvania, Wisconsin report additional deaths linked to measles.

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