Political bickering follows two deaths related to measles in Pennsylvania

NPR | By Maria Godoy

Published August 27, 2026 at 4:24 PM EDT

This week, Pennsylvania officials reported two measles-related deaths. Those deaths have now become wrapped up in politics. The country is in the midst of a record-setting number of measles cases.

Maria Godoy

Maria Godoy is a senior editor and correspondent with NPR's Science Desk.

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