Two Pennsylvanians die of measles in Lancaster County hotbed

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Two people in Pennsylvania have died from measles this week as the highly contagious virus continues to spread across the eastern part of the state.

Health officials confirmed that both victims were unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County. The Pennsylvania Department of Health has not released their identities or additional details, citing the privacy of the individuals and their families.

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