New York governor declares disaster emergency following measles outbreak
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a statewide disaster emergency to combat a growing measles outbreak that has infected over 100 people.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on Monday following a rising number of measles cases, France 24 reported. The state has recorded 108 cases of measles this year, with the virus spreading primarily through under-immunised rural communities. [1]
The emergency order allows an expanded group of individuals to administer the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine. France 24 noted that the action comes as neighbouring Pennsylvania faces an outbreak of the disease that has led to five deaths. [1]
New York State includes New York City, which is the most populous city in the United States and sits at the southern tip of the state. The city contains five boroughs, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. [2]
In short
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on Monday.
- The state of New York has recorded 108 measles cases this year.
- An emergency order expands the group of people authorised to administer vaccines.
- A neighbouring outbreak in Pennsylvania has resulted in five deaths.
Sources
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- [1]New York declares statewide disaster emergency as measles cases riseFrance 24 English, 7h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]New York City on Wikipedia
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