CDC Probes 2 Pennsylvania Measles Death Reports as State Refuses Federal Help
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Updated · POLITICO · Aug 28
CDC Probes 2 Pennsylvania Measles Death Reports as State Refuses Federal Help
3 articles · Updated · POLITICO · Aug 28
Summary
The CDC said Thursday it is working to determine what actually happened in Pennsylvania after state officials reported two measles-related deaths and then offered limited public detail.
Pennsylvania Health Secretary Debra Bogen said she had thoroughly reviewed the investigation and could confirm the two deaths, but the CDC cited conflicting information from state officials and stressed the need for accurate national data.
One disputed case involves an infant in Lancaster County: the county coroner reported no measles death, while the state said a baby born at home who died soon after birth with measles was one of the two cases.
Gov. Josh Shapiro has declined the CDC's offer of assistance, saying the state can manage the outbreak, as outside experts and local Republicans press for clearer evidence tying measles to the deaths.