Pennsylvania coroner confirms measles caused infant death amid dispute

Ars Technica • 04 Sep 20:22

Lancaster County coroner verified that measles caused the death of a six-week-old baby who also had Amish lethal microcephaly, a finding that follows disputed claims by anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

WGAL • 04 Sep 16:09

Lancaster County Coroner Stephen Diamantoni confirmed that a second infant in the county died directly from measles, while the first infant's death was attributed to a ruptured spleen despite measles being listed on the death certificate.

LancasterOnline • 04 Sep 14:15

A six-week-old Amish baby with a rare genetic disorder died of measles, marking Pennsylvania's first measles fatality since 1991 and the first in the U.S. this year.

Yahoo • 04 Sep 13:57

A second child death linked to measles was confirmed by a Pennsylvania coroner, while federal officials review the cases after a request to edit the CDC's online tracker.

Ars Technica • 03 Sep 22:13

Reports say the CDC kept records of two measles-related deaths in an internal system despite their removal from the agency's public data, a decision linked to a request from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

MS NOW • 03 Sep 18:07

The U.S. health secretary directed the CDC to exclude two Pennsylvania deaths from its measles count, citing uncertainty over whether the fatalities were caused by the disease.

Yahoo • 03 Sep 10:19

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asked CDC Director Erica Schwartz to delete two Pennsylvania deaths from the agency's measles count, citing uncertainty about the role of the disease, prompting criticism from public-health officials.

PBS • 02 Sep 22:25

Dr. Paul Offit said the CDC’s decision not to count two recent Pennsylvania deaths as measles fatalities distracts from the need to vaccinate high-risk communities as measles cases rise nationwide.

6abc Philadelphia • 02 Sep 21:27

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it needs more information before adding two Pennsylvania deaths to its measles mortality tally, a decision made by new director Dr. Erica Schwartz that has sparked criticism from public-health officials.

LancasterOnline • 02 Sep 18:00

The Lancaster County Coroner's office is investigating a second child death associated with measles, though details remain limited due to privacy concerns.

TribLIVE.com • 02 Sep 01:01

Allegheny County health officials warned of possible measles exposure in multiple areas of UPMC Children’s Hospital after two recent visitors tested positive, marking the first confirmed cases in the county since 2019.

WTAE • 02 Sep 00:21

Two measles cases identified at UPMC Children's Hospital were not Allegheny County residents, and health officials outlined exposure locations and vaccination guidance.

CNN • 01 Sep 18:38

The CDC has excluded two deaths reported by Pennsylvania from its national measles fatality count, citing insufficient information to confirm a causal link, amid a dispute with state officials.

Ars Technica • 01 Sep 18:21

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention omitted two measles-related deaths reported by Pennsylvania from its latest national statistics, citing insufficient evidence that measles caused the fatalities.

Yahoo News Canada • 01 Sep 18:10

Doctors in Pennsylvania said the CDC's decision to delete two reported measles deaths from its database undermines confidence in the agency and may reflect political influence.

Inquirer.com • 31 Aug 14:07

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention excluded two recent measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania from its weekly update, citing insufficient evidence that measles caused the fatalities, while state officials and a federal health official trade accusations over the handling of the data.

LancasterOnline • 31 Aug 12:40

An Amish family in Lancaster County spoke with a national reporter about the loss of their newborn, while the county coroner continues an investigation into the cause of death amid a broader measles-related inquiry.

WGAL • 30 Aug 04:05

The coroner clarified that a newborn who tested positive for measles died from a spleen laceration unrelated to the infection, contradicting the state health department's classification.

The Independent • 29 Aug 23:30

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. questioned the characterization of two recent measles deaths in Pennsylvania, while public health officials emphasized the role of vaccination in keeping such fatalities rare.

Fox News • 29 Aug 17:07

A Lancaster County commissioner says the county coroner has recorded no measles deaths, contradicting Governor Josh Shapiro's announcement of two measles-associated fatalities amid a statewide outbreak.

AP News • 28 Aug 23:12

Pennsylvania officials confirmed two unvaccinated residents died after measles infection, prompting a clash between the governor and a health official over the interpretation of the deaths.

CNN • 28 Aug 10:00

An expanding measles outbreak in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, has resulted in exposures at several hospitals and heightened worries among vulnerable residents, including premature infants and immunocompromised adults.

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 28 Aug 01:34

Governor Josh Shapiro and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. disputed the verification of two measles-related deaths in Lancaster County, while the state and CDC exchanged statements about cooperation in the outbreak response.

NBC News • 27 Aug 22:24

Lancaster County coroner Dr. Stephen Diamantoni says an infant who tested positive for measles died from a traumatic spleen rupture, while state health officials maintain the death is measles-associated.

Ars Technica • 27 Aug 16:36

Two unvaccinated Pennsylvanians, including a newborn, died from measles, prompting Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to post anti-vaccine messages and question the deaths on social media.

Inquirer.com • 26 Aug 22:39

State health officials verified two measles-linked fatalities in Lancaster County, one a newborn, while Republican officials and anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. questioned the reports.

NBC News • 26 Aug 21:27

Pennsylvania health officials reported that an infant and another unvaccinated resident died of measles, marking the state's first measles-related fatalities in 35 years and the first in the United States this year.

WTAE • 26 Aug 12:28

Health officials confirmed Butler County's first laboratory-confirmed measles infection in an unvaccinated patient who visited an urgent-care clinic in Buffalo Township.

6abc Philadelphia • 26 Aug 12:01

Two unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County died from measles, marking the first deaths in Pennsylvania in decades amid a nationwide increase in cases.

Inquirer.com • 26 Aug 09:01

State data show that more than 240 schools in the Philadelphia region have kindergarten measles vaccination rates under the 95% level needed for herd immunity, amid a growing outbreak in Pennsylvania.

WGAL • 25 Aug 23:58

Pennsylvania reports its first measles-associated deaths since 1991, prompting officials to urge higher vaccination rates amid a surge to 393 cases this year.

AP News • 25 Aug 20:35

Pennsylvania health officials confirmed that two unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County have died from measles, marking the first U.S. measles deaths this year amid a surge in cases nationwide.

NBC News • 25 Aug 13:37

Pennsylvania health officials confirmed two measles deaths, both among unvaccinated residents, as the state records nearly 400 cases amid a nationwide surge.

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 25 Aug 12:54

Pennsylvania health officials reported that two unvaccinated individuals have died from measles, marking the state's first measles deaths in 35 years and the first such fatalities in the United States this year.