New York · Ars Technica
While the news release stated that no additional information about the case would be provided
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It indicated the woman had several chronic medical conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and she required supplemental oxygen at all times.
Key facts
- All three have occurred in Pennsylvania, which is experiencing an explosive outbreak that has caused over 670 cases and 124 hospitalizations across 37 counties
- Lancaster County coroner Stephen Diamantoni, confirmed one of the deaths was in a 6-week-old baby girl who had a severe genetic condition
- A 40-year-old woman in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania has died of complications from measles, according to the county’s coroner
- The US Department of Health and Human Services did not respond earlier this month when Ars Technica inquired about the new rule
Summary
A 40-year-old woman in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania has died of complications from measles, according to the county’s coroner. It marks the third vaccine-preventable, measles-linked death in the US this year. In a news release dated September 12, Jefferson County Coroner Greg Furlong said the death in the woman was “a heartbreaking loss for the family and an unfortunate reminder that measles can be a serious and potentially life-threatening disease.” The county’s chief deputy coroner, Jason Stiver, added that “this tragedy highlights that measles should not be taken lightly.” “Many people associate measles with a childhood illness, but it can lead to severe complications in individuals of any age,” Stiver said.