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New York declares statewide disaster emergency as measles cases rise

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on October 5, 2026, following a measles outbreak in under-immunised rural communities with 108 cases reported that year. The order expands vaccine administration rights and follows a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania that resulted in five deaths.

Key points

• New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on October 5, 2026, following a measles outbreak in under-immunised rural communities with 108 cases reported that year.
• The order expands who can administer MMR vaccines and comes as neighbouring Pennsylvania battles an outbreak that has killed five people.

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Evidence covers only New York and Pennsylvania; data is unverified and preprint status is uncertain.

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