2 measles cases confirmed in Erie County: Here's a list of US states affected by the outbreak

A medical expert reportedly stressed that although there are only two confirmed cases in Erie County, the risk of the disease further spreading remains.

Published on: Mar 25, 2025, 11:46:16 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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Two cases of measles have been confirmed in Erie County, according to the Erie County Department of Health. Both the cases are reportedly linked to international travel.

2 cases of measles confirmed in Erie County, both linked to international travel (AP Photo/Julio Cortez), File) (AP)

Over 350 measles cases in the United States have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this year. However, there is no indication of a more widespread issue in northwestern Pennsylvania yet.

Dr. Becky Dawson, a medical expert from Allegheny College, said that even though there are only two confirmed cases in Erie County now, the risk of the disease further spreading remains. “This is the most infectious agent we have on the planet,” Dawson said, according to Erie News Now. “We don’t have community immunity, and our vaccination rates are not high enough for the community to be protected.”

The Health Department did not reveal whether the two people infected in Erie County had been vindicated. However, the local Health Department has stressed the importance of being vaccinated. "Individuals who are fully vaccinated are 97% less likely to contract the virus and infect others,” a statement said, according to GoErie.

Which US states have been affected by measles?

According to an updated measles tracker, which is maintained by the CDC, as many as 378 US cases have been confirmed so far this year. As of March 20, 2025, a total of 378 confirmed cases were reported by as many as 18 jurisdictions: 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.

For a detailed map of measles cases in 2025, check out CDC's chart.

The tracker adds, “There have been 3 outbreaks (defined as 3 or more related cases) reported in 2025, and 90% of confirmed cases (341 of 378) are outbreak-associated. For comparison, 16 outbreaks were reported during 2024 and 69% of cases (198 of 285) were outbreak-associated.”

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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