Two unvaccinated individuals have died from measles in Pennsylvania, marking the state's first fatalities from the disease in 35 years. The deaths occur as the total number of measles cases across the United States approaches 3,000, a trend health experts attribute to declining vaccination rates that have facilitated the resurgence of a previously eradicated illness.
In-depth summary · AI, neutralMeasles kills two unvaccinated people as US outbreak approaches 3000
How the coverage differs
Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
The Age
Connects the fatalities to recent political rhetoric regarding vaccine safety.
Al Jazeera
Focuses on the public health implications of falling vaccination rates.