A so-called “disease detective” has been ordered by the CDC to investigate the measles outbreak here in Pennsylvania.
The scientist will arrive later this week.
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According to the CDC’s website, the investigation could take up to three weeks.
They will provide technical assistance to address what medical officials are calling an “urgent public health problem.”
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So far this year, there have been six measles-associated deaths in the state.
Measles has sickened more than 1,200 people, mostly in Lancaster, Mifflin and Chester counties.
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