Pennsylvania woman becomes state’s third measles death of the year, officials say
- A 40-year-old woman has become the third person to die from measles complications in Pennsylvania — amid a 35-year high in infections in the U.
- The woman, who lived in Jefferson County, died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, county Coroner Greg Furlong said in a statement.
- “This is a heartbreaking loss for the family and an unfortunate reminder that measles can be a serious and potentially life-threatening disease,” Furlong said.
Confirmed
- A 40-year-old woman has become the third person to die from measles complications in Pennsylvania — amid a 35-year high in infections in the U.
- The woman, who lived in Jefferson County, died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, county Coroner Greg Furlong said in a statement.
Unverified
- “This is a heartbreaking loss for the family and an unfortunate reminder that measles can be a serious and potentially life-threatening disease,” Furlong said.
Sources: The Independent, The Hill