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NY Declares Disaster Over Measles Surge
6 Oct
Summary
- New York Governor declared a statewide disaster emergency due to measles.
- Over 100 cases reported in New York this year, with more in Pennsylvania.
- Health officials mandate reporting of MMR shots within 72 hours.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul proclaimed a statewide disaster emergency on Monday due to a growing measles outbreak. The declaration comes after the state recorded 108 cases of the highly contagious disease this year.
Since mid-July, 92 of these cases have been identified across 18 counties within New York. Neighboring Pennsylvania has reported a higher number, with 977 cases, many concentrated in rural regions adjacent to New York's border.
This emergency order also mandates that all measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine administrations must be reported to New York state or New York City immunization registries within a strict 72-hour timeframe. This measure aims to enhance disease surveillance and response efforts.
