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CDC sends disease detective to fight Pennsylvania measles outbreak
Original: CDC is sending a ‘disease detective’ to help stop deadly measles outbreak in Pennsylvania
The CDC is deploying one of its disease detectives to Pennsylvania to help contain a deadly measles outbreak. The specialist will assist local health officials in tracing cases and limiting the spread of the highly contagious virus. Details on the outbreak's size and affected communities have not been provided.
Why now: A deadly measles outbreak in Pennsylvania has prompted federal intervention, raising public health concerns.
Evidence
- CDC is sending a ‘disease detective’ to help stop deadly measles outbreak in Pennsylvania · NBC News
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