New York state declares 1st measles disaster emergency since 2025 surge | CBC News
New York reported 108 measles cases so far this year, with 7 cases in New York City, 101 elsewhere in state
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on Monday over a measles outbreak, the first such declaration by a U.S. state since cases began surging in 2025.
"No one should get seriously ill or die from a vaccine-preventable disease," Hochul said in a statement.
Seven of the cases are in New York City and 101 are elsewhere in the state, the governor's office said. Local health departments have administered more than 1,000 MMR doses in rural areas since July 15.
Neighbouring Pennsylvania is battling a fast-spreading outbreak, with 977 cases and five deaths as of Oct. 2, mostly in rural counties that border New York, the order said.
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The U.S. is having its worst year for measles since 1991, with nearly 3,900 cases reported, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Vaccination itself still requires the consent of the patient or a legal guardian. The emergency took effect on Monday and runs through Nov. 4.
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- New York reported 108 measles cases so far this year, with 7 cases in New York City, 101 elsewhere in state
- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on Monday over a measles outbreak, the first such declaration by a U.S. state since cases began surging in 2025.
- "No one should get seriously ill or die from a vaccine-preventable disease," Hochul said in a statement.
- Seven of the cases are in New York City and 101 are elsewhere in the state, the governor's office said. Local health departments have administered more than 1,000 MMR doses in rural areas since July 15.
- Neighbouring Pennsylvania is battling a fast-spreading outbreak, with 977 cases and five deaths as of Oct. 2, mostly in rural counties that border New York, the order said.