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It's official: an Allegheny County resident just tested positive for measles. It's part of Pennsylvania's ongoing (and worsening) measles outbreak, with over 1,000 confirmed cases and five measles-associated deaths statewide. Host Megan Harris, executive producer Mallory Falk, and creative producer Boen Wang discuss the latest updates, the continuing dispute between PA and the CDC over the number of measles deaths, and where to get vaccinated this fall. Plus, we share some of our City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbors' recommendations for restaurants to check out — including a spot to host your own wake — and some events we're excited for this week.
Notes and references from today’s show:
Allegheny County Health Department Announces First Confirmed Allegheny County Resident Case of Measles [ACHD]
Pa. health officials face multiple fronts as measles outbreak overlaps with respiratory virus season [WESA]
A Pa. coroner doubted a measles-linked death, sparking anti-vaccine outcry. Records show the state tried to reach him. [Philly Inquirer]
Mom of infant exposed to measles at UPMC Children’s frustrated by hospital system response [TribLive]
Pennsylvania Measles Cases Tracker [PA.gov]
PODCAST: What Happened to Pgh’s Chinatown? [City Cast Pittsburgh]
Two Roads Through Two Chinatowns (written by Boen!) [Sunday Long Read]
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