UPDATE 1 — Pennsylvania measles death toll rises to six after Franklin County fatality

(Adds background in paragraphs 6 to 11) Oct 12 (Reuters) — Pennsylvania's Franklin County reported a measles-associated death on Monday, bringing the state's death toll from the infectious disease to six. The 39-year-old woman had several underlying health conditions, including a recent history of measles that had been treated with medication, the coroner's office said in a statement. The office said her death, investigated on Saturday, met the Pennsylvania Department of Health's definition of a measles-associated death. The coroner's office did not release further details, citing privacy concerns. The state health department did not immediately respond to Reuters request for comment. According to the Pennsylvania Office of Administration's 2026 holiday schedule, the offices were closed on Monday for Indigenous Peoples' Day. Pennsylvania's health department previously reported more than 1,000 cases and five deaths related to measles as the state continues to grapple with a rapidly growing outbreak. However, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed only two measles-related deaths nationwide, amid a disagreement between Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and US