New York Declares Disaster Emergency Over Measles Outbreak
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on Monday. The cause is a measles outbreak.
It has spread through rural communities with low vaccination rates. The order expands who can give MMR vaccines.
New York has reported 108 measles cases this year. Seven cases are in New York City.
The other 101 are elsewhere in the state. It is the first US state declaration since measles surged in 2025.
More than 3,800 measles cases have been recorded across the country. Pennsylvania health officials said Monday that 1,004 cases were confirmed this year.
It is the state's largest outbreak in more than three decades. Five people have died in the Pennsylvania outbreak.
Klear Note — MMR is a vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella.
Key Terms 2
- MMR A vaccine that protects against measles, mumps and rubella.
- Measles A very contagious virus that causes fever and a skin rash.