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Lancaster County coroner confirms investigation of another death of child who had measles
LancasterOnline • • general
Key Points:
- Lancaster County Coroner Dr. Stephen Diamantoni confirmed his office is investigating the death of a second child infected with measles but declined to share further details, including the child's age.
- The Department of Health and Gov. Josh Shapiro previously announced two measles-associated deaths in Lancaster County but have withheld demographic and identifying information due to privacy concerns.
- One of the deaths confirmed by the Department of Health was an infant also under investigation by Diamantoni’s office.
- The term "measles-associated" is used when there is laboratory or epidemiologic evidence of measles, but the official cause of death is still being determined.
