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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro criticizes HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over measles response
Gov. Josh Shapiro stated Pennsylvania will not seek additional federal assistance after accusing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of sowing vaccine confusion.
The short version
- Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro publicly criticized federal Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. following the announcement of two measles-related deaths in the state.
- Shapiro accused Kennedy of creating confusion surrounding vaccines and contributing to the re-emergence of measles.
- The governor stated that Pennsylvania would not request additional help from the federal government following a heated phone call with Kennedy.
Key facts
- Gov. Josh Shapiro announced two measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania during a press conference.[The Washington Post]
- Shapiro had a tense phone call with federal Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. prior to the press event.[The Washington Post]
- Shapiro publicly accused Kennedy of spreading confusion about vaccines and contributing to the resurgence of measles.[The Washington Post]
- Shapiro informed Kennedy that Pennsylvania would not request additional federal support.[The Washington Post]
What remains uncertain
- The response or perspective of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding the call and criticisms was not detailed in the report.[The Washington Post]
Sources
- Josh Shapiro is battling RFK Jr. over measles, and the politics are getting messyThe Washington Post - Politics metered