Questions Raised About Shapiro's 'Measles-Associated' Deaths
Republicans said the administration withheld key details and pushed for county-level outbreak data as Pennsylvania reported 393 measles cases statewide.
- On Tuesday, Gov. Josh Shapiro and Health Secretary Debra Bogen announced two measles-associated deaths in Lancaster County, the first such fatalities in the state in 35 years.
- Lancaster County, home to the nation's largest Amish settlement, accounts for roughly half of the 393 statewide measles cases, with Bogen noting affected individuals had not been fully vaccinated.
- Josh Parsons, Republican vice chairman of the county board of commissioners, stated Coroner Stephen Diamantoni could not confirm the deaths, claiming the office reported "They have zero measles deaths."
- Sen. Scott Martin called the announcement a "media event," stating, "We have not been able to independently verify what they reported," as Republicans demanded transparency.
- Bogen urged the public to receive the "MMR" vaccine, calling the illness "completely preventable," while Republicans including Rep. Jesse Topper opposed the administration's proposed disease-handling regulations.
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Gov. Shapiro's Unseemly Rush to Lancaster County
Governor Shapiro's unseemly rush to Lancaster County to convene a national press conference and his giddy delight in announcing two measles deaths was a morose commentary on the contemporary political dialogue. The performance was a replay of the Democrats' COVID playbook:
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Lancaster County authorities are investigating the death.
Questions raised about Shapiro's 'measles-associated' deaths
(The Center Square) - Republicans at the county and state levels on Wednesday pressed for more details after an announcement from the Democratic administration of Gov. Josh Shapiro of two "measles-associated" deaths of Lancaster County residents.
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