Measles has resulted in two deaths this year. These individuals were not vaccinated and had contracted the virus. State health officials shared this information, noting the victims lived in a particular county.

A health official expressed sympathy for the families affected by these deaths. The official also highlighted a lack of awareness about the severity of measles, given its relatively rare occurrence in recent decades. Further details about the victims are not available, but the incident marks a notable increase in measles-related deaths over the past couple of years.