Lancaster County coroner opens investigation into second measles-linked child death
The Lancaster County Coroner's office is investigating a second child death associated with measles, though details remain limited due to privacy concerns.
Lancaster County Coroner Dr. Stephen Diamantoni said his office is investigating the death of a second child who was infected with measles. The coroner declined to disclose the child's age or other identifying information. Earlier this week, Governor Josh Shapiro and state Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen announced that two measles-associated deaths had occurred among county residents, but provided no further details, citing privacy laws. The state Department of Health has confirmed that one of the deaths involved an infant and that both cases are under investigation. Press Secretary Neil Ruhland explained that the term “measles-associated” is used when laboratory or epidemiologic evidence of measles is present, even though the official cause of death is still being determined.