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3rd person with measles dies in Pennsylvania

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Officials in Pennsylvania report that a 40-year-old woman has died due to complications from measles, marking the third death associated with an ongoing outbreak affecting over 670 people and resulting in more than 120 hospitalizations. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook will provide further analysis on the situation.
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A 40-year-old woman died from measles complications in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania on Saturday, marking the state’s third measles-related death this year. The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed the case and noted that fewer than 1% of the 676 confirmed cases statewide had been fully vaccinated. Hospitalizations have reached at least 124 people across the state due to the outbreak. Coroner Greg Furlong emphasized the seriousness of measles, stating it can be a severe illness even for adults and urged residents to heed public health guidance.

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It is the third death linked to the outbreak, which has infected more than 670 people and hospitalized more than 120.
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3rd person with measles dies in Pennsylvania · assertive framing

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Local officials in Pennsylvania say a 40-year-old woman has died with measles complications. asserted
woman → say → complications
It is the third death linked to the outbreak, which has infected more than 670 people and hospitalized more than 120. asserted
which → link → 120
CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook joins to discuss. asserted
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