New York declares a statewide disaster emergency due to a measles outbreak
New York declared a state of emergency over a measles outbreak. The state recorded 108 cases by October 3. Pennsylvania reported over 1,000 cases. The U.S. has had its worst measles year since 1991.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency over a measles outbreak.
- New York recorded 108 measles cases this year as of October 3.
- The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 1,004 measles cases.
- The United States recorded its worst measles year since 1991.
- Health experts have linked the resurgence of measles to vaccination rates falling below the 95% level.
- Ninety-two cases have been reported in eighteen New York counties since July 15.
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