Pennsylvania Seeks CDC Help Amid Measles Deaths Dispute

Al Jazeera · world

Pennsylvania has requested emergency assistance from the CDC to combat a measles outbreak, but will withdraw the request if the federal agency does not acknowledge four measles-associated deaths reported by the state. The CDC stated it has not received the request through normal channels and accused Pennsylvania of attempting to politicize the process. The dispute centers on two deaths in Lancaster County, initially included by the CDC but later removed pending further review.