Measles’ role in child’s death ignites fight between RFK Jr. and Pennsylvania governor
Two unvaccinated children have died in a Pennsylvania measles outbreak, sparking a political fight over vaccines
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The obvious questions
How many new measles cases were reported in Pennsylvania this week?
Nearly 100 new measles cases were reported in Pennsylvania in the past week.
Who are the political figures involved in the dispute?
Governor Josh Shapiro and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are involved in the dispute over the measles deaths.
What is the current status of the measles outbreak in Pennsylvania?
The measles outbreak in Pennsylvania has spread to pregnant women and other vulnerable populations, with nearly 100 new cases reported in the past week.
The story so far
Two unvaccinated children have died in Pennsylvania's ongoing measles outbreak. The state has seen nearly 100 new cases in the past week, including the first in Westmoreland County. The outbreak has spread to pregnant women, among others.
Governor Josh Shapiro and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are at odds over the deaths, with RFK Jr. suggesting they were fabricated. The Guardian notes that vaccine misinformation is spreading.
The state's health officials have confirmed that an infant was among the two unvaccinated patients who died of measles in Lancaster County. The political fallout continues, with Shapiro and RFK Jr. exchanging public statements. The next steps involve addressing the outbreak and the political dispute.
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Who reported it (6)
- Measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania spark fight among politicians and health officials AP News · 2h ago
- Pregnant women among those sickened in Pennsylvania measles outbreak NBC News · 3h ago
- Pa. reports nearly 100 new measles cases in past week, including the first in Westmoreland County Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 10h ago
- Infant among 2 unvaccinated patients who died of measles in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, health officials say 6abc Philadelphia · 10h ago
- Governor Josh Shapiro, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have war of words following 2 measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania 6abc Philadelphia · 12h ago
- Vaccine misinformation spreads as RFK Jr suggests two measles deaths were ‘fabricated’ The Guardian · 12h ago
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