New York declares first US measles disaster emergency since 2025 surge
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on Monday in response to a rising measles outbreak affecting under-immunized rural communities. The declaration marks the first US measles disaster emergency since a surge in 2025 and follows the recording of 108 cases in the state this year.
To combat the spread of the virus, the emergency order expands the pool of health professionals authorized to administer measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccines. The outbreak in New York coincides with a simultaneous outbreak in neighboring Pennsylvania that has resulted in fatalities.
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Jerusalem Post (Jerusalem, Israel) (IL)Focuses on the policy response and expanded vaccination authority in rural areas.
France 24 (FR)Highlights the statewide emergency declaration, case numbers, and regional context involving Pennsylvania.
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