39-year-old unvaccinated woman becomes 6th measles death in Pennsylvania
Ars Technica • 10/12/2026 – 10/13/2026
Summary
A 39-year-old unvaccinated woman has become the sixth measles death in Pennsylvania. As of Friday, state health officials reported 1,136 cases of measles across 41 counties.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
10h
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 70
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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