Child Dies in New York State’s First Measles Fatal Case in 30 Years
Death reported in Lewis County
Officials announced Monday that a child in Lewis County, New York, had died. They described it as the state’s first known death associated with measles in more than 30 years.
The death occurred amid an ongoing measles outbreak. The available information does not provide the child’s age or other details about the case.
Hochul expresses condolences
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she was heartbroken to learn of the child’s death. She also said she could not imagine what the family was going through.
Outbreak remains ongoing
The reported death is the first known measles-associated fatality in New York state in more than three decades. Officials announced the case as the outbreak continues. The report does not include additional information about the outbreak’s size or the circumstances surrounding the child’s death.
Key points
- A child in Lewis County died in a measles-associated case.
- Officials called it New York state’s first known such death in more than 30 years.
- The death came amid an ongoing measles outbreak.
- Gov. Kathy Hochul expressed condolences to the child’s family.