Gov. Josh Shapiro blames RFK Jr. for new Pennsylvania measles deaths
Pennsylvania reported two additional deaths related to a measles outbreak, which later led to Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) pointing the finger at Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
TL;DR
- Pennsylvania reported two additional measles-related deaths, bringing the total to four.
- Governor Josh Shapiro accused HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of exacerbating the outbreak through misinformation.
- Shapiro also alleged Kennedy intervened to prevent the CDC from reporting the Pennsylvania deaths.
- Kennedy denied Shapiro's claims, stating the CDC applies a consistent reporting standard and accusing Shapiro of politicizing the issue.
- Measles cases have surged nationwide, reaching the highest level in 35 years, raising concerns about the U.S. maintaining its elimination status.