August 29, 2026

Lancaster County Commissioner Questions Accuracy of Measles Death Reports Amid Outbreak

Lancaster County Commissioner Joshua Parsons continues to challenge Governor Josh Shapiro's claims about two measles-associated deaths, asserting that no such deaths are recorded in the county this year.
Health officials confirmed the deaths were among unvaccinated individuals, marking the first measles-related fatalities in Pennsylvania in 35 years.
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. downplayed the reported deaths, accusing politicians of fear-mongering and suggesting the cases may have been fabricated for political reasons.

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