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Child’s measles death marks New York state’s first in more than 30 years amid outbreak

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Mion, L. (2026, November 3). Child’s measles death marks New York state’s first in more than 30 years amid outbreak. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/health/childs-measles-death-marks-new-york-states-first-more-than-30-years-amid-outbreak

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Fox News · collected 2026-11-03 · by Landon Mion

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A child in New York's Lewis County died from measles, marking the first such death in over three decades. This occurred during an ongoing outbreak that saw 178 cases by October 24, primarily outside New York City. Governor Kathy Hochul declared a State Disaster Emergency and emphasized vaccination as crucial protection against measles, criticizing federal vaccine policy changes under the Trump administration while praising CDC recommendations for two MMR doses.
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New York state reported its first measles-linked child death in over 30 years on November 2, 2026, amid an ongoing outbreak. The death occurred in Lewis County, located about 400 miles northwest of New York City. Governor Kathy Hochul declared a State Disaster Emergency in October due to the measles outbreak across areas of New York and neighboring states. So far this year, 178 cases have been recorded in New York. Health officials emphasized that measles is highly contagious and can cause serious complications and death, stressing that vaccination remains the best protection against the disease. The state department offered resources to Lewis County for community outreach and local vaccination efforts.

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Lewis County New York New Yorkers New York’s The New York State Department of Health

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The department said measles is a highly contagious disease that can cause serious complications and death, stressing that vaccination is the "best protection against measles." "The Department has offered resources to Lewis County to assist with community outreach and support local vaccination efforts – both in response to this case, and as part of our ongoing efforts to support counties that are facing this ongoing measles outbreak," the department's statement reads.
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🔮 "In New York, we will continue to stand by proven public health measures and do everything we can to keep New Yorkers safe and healthy."

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A child in New York state's Lewis County died in the first known measles-associated death in the state in more than 30 years amid an ongoing measles outbreak, officials announced on Monday. asserted
officials → die → Monday
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she was "heartbroken" to learn of the child's death. asserted
she → say → death
"As a mother and grandmother, I cannot imagine what this family is going through. asserted
family → imagine → what
My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved this child," Hochul said in a statement. asserted
Hochul → go → statement
"Measles is highly contagious, and vaccination remains our best protection against this dangerous disease. asserted
vaccination → remain → disease
This is New York’s first measles-related death in 30 years, a devastating reminder of what’s at stake when Washington deliberately erodes decades of progress in protecting Americans from preventable illnesses," she added. asserted
she → relate → illnesses
"In New York, we will continue to stand by proven public health measures and do everything we can to keep New Yorkers safe and healthy." asserted
we → continue → Yorkers
The Trump administration has made changes to federal vaccine policy, including revising the childhood immunization schedule and reviewing how vaccines are recommended. asserted
vaccines → make → schedule
The CDC, however, continues to recommend two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine for children and says two doses provide the best protection against measles. asserted
doses → continue → measles
Fox News Digital has reached out to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for a response to Hochul's comments. asserted
Digital → reach → comments
The child's death comes four weeks after Hochul declared a State Disaster Emergency in response to the measles outbreak across areas of New York and neighboring states, expanding the pool of eligible people who can administer measles vaccines and providing quick access to additional resources if needed. asserted
who → come → resources
The governor said last month she planned to seek federal assistance to combat the outbreak. asserted
she → say → outbreak
The New York State Department of Health said it is working with county health departments and local partners to provide the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to any unvaccinated people who request it and to closely monitor and investigate all reported cases. asserted
who → say → cases
As of Oct. 24, New York had recorded 178 measles cases this year — 170 outside New York City and eight in the city. asserted
York → record → city
State health officials urged New Yorkers to protect themselves by making sure they are up-to-date on their measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccines and be aware of health advisories if traveling with unvaccinated people, especially young children. asserted
are → urge → people
"We are deeply saddened by the death of a child in Lewis County associated with the ongoing measles outbreak. asserted
We → sadden → outbreak
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the child's family and loved ones and ask that their privacy be respected during this difficult time," the New York State Department of Health said in a statement. asserted
Department → extend → statement
The department said measles is a highly contagious disease that can cause serious complications and death, stressing that vaccination is the "best protection against measles." "The Department has offered resources to Lewis County to assist with community outreach and support local vaccination efforts – both in response to this case, and as part of our ongoing efforts to support counties that are facing this ongoing measles outbreak," the department's statement reads. asserted
statement → say → outbreak
"We urge New Yorkers to ensure they are up-to-date on measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccinations and speak to their healthcare provider about immunizations." asserted
they → urge → immunizations
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