New York declares measles emergency and Pennsylvania surpasses 1,000 cases
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On Monday, October 5, 2026, New York State declared a public health emergency in response to a rising number of measles cases. Simultaneously, Pennsylvania reported that its total number of infections for the year has surpassed 1,000. New York Governor Kathy Hochul is leading the state's response to the outbreak.
This surge in cases has contributed to 2026 becoming the worst year for measles in the United States since 1991. The situation reflects a significant nationwide uptick in the disease, prompting emergency measures to contain the spread.
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