Six-Week-Old Infant Died From Measles, Lancaster Coroner Says

Infant died of measles in Pennsylvania, coroner confirms

The Lancaster County coroner said he did not know if this death is one of the two disputed by federal health officials.

Sep 4, 2026

Six-Week-Old Infant Died From Measles, Lancaster Coroner Says

The baby had a rare genetic disorder that can make children more vulnerable to respiratory infections, the coroner said.

Sep 4, 2026

Lancaster County, PA infant confirmed to have died from measles

A six-week-old infant’s death in Pennsylvania was caused by measles, the Lancaster County coroner confirmed Friday. County coroner Stephen Diamantoni said the child, who died last month, was born with Amish lethal microcephaly, a rare genetic condition that can cause respiratory infections. Pennsylvania health officials last week announced the “measles-related” deaths of two unvaccinated people,…

Sep 4, 2026