Health official announcing measles emergency in New York

Governor Hochul Declares Measles Emergency in Rural New York Amid Rising Cases

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Governor Hochul has declared a measles emergency in rural New York as the state reports 108 cases this year, the highest since 2019. This declaration occurs amid a national resurgence of the highly contagious viral illness, highlighting growing public health concerns.

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