Pennsylvania measles deaths: Lancaster County official says infant ‘did not die of measles’ amid RFK Jr-Josh Shapiro row
Pennsylvania officials dispute if an infant's death was measles-related, escalating a feud between Lancaster County officials, Gov. Josh Shapiro and RFK Jr.
Two unvaccinated residents from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania died from measles-related complications, according to the state health department. However, county officials are disputing this claim. Josh Parsons, the Commissioner of Lancaster County, stated that the legal authority to determine the cause of the deaths lies with the county coroner, who has said the infant did not die of measles.
This dispute comes amid a political battle between Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and RFK Jr. over the measles-related deaths, with Shapiro claiming the deaths were associated with measles. RFK Jr. has called Shapiro's claim "altogether fabricated" and accused Shapiro of using fearmongering and misinformation for political gain.
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