Coroner releases details on 2 infant deaths in Pennsylvania measles outbreak
September 9, 2026 / 8:57 PM EDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- A Pennsylvania coroner confirmed measles directly caused the death of a 6-week-old infant and was a contributing factor in the death of another infant.
- The second infant's death was attributed to a ruptured spleen, though the infant was infected with measles.
- The differing conclusions have become a point of political contention, involving Pennsylvania's governor and Trump administration officials.
- Concerns have been raised about the CDC's transparency and its willingness to publish data that may conflict with certain viewpoints.
- Pennsylvania is experiencing a significant measles outbreak, with at least 624 cases reported this year.
- Declining vaccination rates are cited by health experts as the primary reason for the resurgence of measles and other preventable diseases.