Shapiro, RFK Jr. involved in war of words after Pa. reports 2 measles-related deaths
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
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Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
As the number of measles cases in Pennsylvania continues to grow, there's now a war of words happening between Gov. Josh Shapiro and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is questioning the recently announced measles deaths in the commonwealth. Pennsylvania's health secretary confirmed two measles-associated deaths.
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