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New York declares measles disaster emergency

New York declares measles disaster emergency

Summary

New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency because of a measles outbreak that has sickened over 100 people. Most of the cases have been reported outside New York City.

Key Facts

  • New York has 108 confirmed measles cases as of October 3.
  • The outbreak is the first statewide disaster emergency declared in New York this year.
  • Most of the measles cases are outside New York City.
  • Governor Kathy Hochul issued the emergency declaration.
  • Measles is a contagious disease that can spread quickly if people are not vaccinated.
  • The emergency declaration allows the state to use extra resources to fight the outbreak.
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