https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/infant-died-of-measles-in-pennsylvania-coroner-confirmsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/infant-died-of-measles-in-pennsylvania-coroner-confirmshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/infant-died-of-measles-in-pennsylvania-coroner-confirms#u64049Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:41:21 +0000Lancaster County Coroner Stephen Diamantoni confirmed the identities of two infants who died in connection with a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania. The deaths include a newborn and a 6-week-old Amish girl who was too young for vaccinations. These cases represent the first measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania in 35 years. The deaths occur as the state manages 577 cases and the CDC reports 3,134 national cases, the highest volume in 35 years. While local officials have verified the identities, the CDC website tracking measles has not yet listed these deaths.Why it mattersDeclining vaccination https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/infant-died-of-measles-in-pennsylvania-coroner-confirmshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/infant-died-of-measles-in-pennsylvania-coroner-confirms#u62084Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:05:39 +0000The Lancaster County Coroner's Office has identified two infants who died from or in connection with measles. One victim was a 6-week-old Amish girl who was too young to receive vaccinations. This occurs as Pennsylvania faces a significant outbreak with 577 cases. Nationally, the CDC reports 3,134 measles cases, the highest number in 35 years, with infection rates continuing to rise.Why it mattersMeasles is highly contagious and typically preventable through vaccination. The current surge represents a three-decade high for the United States. The outbreak in Pennsylvania's Amish commu https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/infant-died-of-measles-in-pennsylvania-coroner-confirmshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/infant-died-of-measles-in-pennsylvania-coroner-confirms#u58682Sun, 06 Sep 2026 02:36:33 +0000A six-week-old infant in Pennsylvania has died of measles, according to the Lancaster County coroner. This is amid a significant outbreak in the state, which has contributed to the highest number of measles cases in the US in three decades. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported over 3,000 cases, with Pennsylvania experiencing one of the worst outbreaks.Why it mattersThe measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, particularly in Lancaster County, is concerning due to its impact on communities with lower vaccination rates. The CDC has reported that the current case count is the hi