Health
Pennsylvania reportedly seeks emergency CDC measles aid with condition on death recognition
The Guardian reports that Pennsylvania is seeking emergency CDC support but may withdraw its request over recognition of four state-reported measles-associated deaths. State officials reported 731 confirmed cases across 38 counties.
The short version
- The Guardian reports that Pennsylvania is seeking emergency CDC assistance, reversing officials’ earlier position that they could manage the measles outbreak without federal help.[The Guardian]
- Pennsylvania’s health department reported Wednesday that 731 measles cases had been confirmed across 38 counties this year.[The Guardian]
- State health secretary Debra Bogen warned that Pennsylvania would withdraw its request unless the CDC publicly recognizes four measles-associated deaths reported by the state.[The Guardian]
Key facts
- According to a letter reviewed by The Guardian, Pennsylvania has begun requesting CDC emergency support known as an Epi-Aid.[The Guardian]
- Pennsylvania’s health department reported 731 confirmed measles cases in 38 counties this year as of Wednesday.[The Guardian]
- Health secretary Debra Bogen conditioned the request on CDC recognition of four state-reported measles-associated deaths in a Wednesday letter to CDC director Erica Schwartz.[The Guardian]
- The Guardian reports that Pennsylvania officials previously resisted CDC assistance, saying they could manage the outbreak without federal help.[The Guardian]
What remains uncertain
- Whether Pennsylvania maintains its assistance request depends on the CDC’s handling of the four state-reported deaths; Bogen warned that the request could be withdrawn.[The Guardian]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- Pennsylvania asks CDC for emergency help as measles outbreak spreadsThe Guardian - US