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1. 5 Oct

   New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on Monday over a measles outbreak, the first such declaration by a U.S. state since cases began surging in 2025.

   8 outlets · CBC
2. 6 Oct

   New York Governor Kathy Hochul stated on Monday that she was temporarily expanding the ability of health professionals to administer measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccines.

   2 outlets · Al Jazeera

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• 6 Oct Measles outbreak mapped: New York declares state of emergency after virus wreaks havoc in PennsylvaniaNew York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency due to a measles outbreak after reporting 109 cases, making it the largest since 2019. Nationally, nearly 3,900 cases have been reported across 47 states and Washington D.C., with Pennsylvania experiencing the most significant outbreak in over three decades, surpassing 1,000 cases this week. Health experts attribute the surge to vaccine hesitancy and…The Independent
• 6 Oct New York governor declares state of emergency after spike in measles casesNew York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency on Monday amid a surge in measles cases, reporting 108 confirmed cases so far this year compared to just one case last year. The declaration expands vaccine administration and testing capabilities, targeting rural areas with sizable Amish populations that tend to be under-vaccinated. The US is experiencing its highest number of measles cases since 1991…The Guardian
• 6 Oct New York declares disaster emergency over measles, 108 cases reportedNew York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a disaster emergency due to 108 measles cases reported in the state as of October 3, expanding health professionals’ abilities to administer vaccines and order tests. The declaration allows paramedics, pharmacists, and midwives to give MMR vaccinations and permits nurses to order testing, remaining effective through November 4. The surge is particularly pronounced in…Times of India
• 6 Oct Hochul declares disaster emergency over New York measles surgeNew York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency due to a surge in measles cases, marking the first such declaration since 2025. As of now, there have been at least 108 confirmed cases this year, half of which are concentrated in three rural counties. The governor's measures aim to boost vaccination and testing efforts by increasing the number of health professionals who can administer vaccines…Washington Examiner
• 6 Oct New York state declares measles disaster amid resurgence of disease in USNew York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a disaster emergency due to a resurgence of measles, with 108 cases recorded by October 3, including 92 since July 15 in rural communities. The declaration allows health professionals to expand vaccine administration and will be in effect through November 4. Neighboring Pennsylvania has surpassed 1,000 cases this year, the largest outbreak in three decades. Health experts link…Al Jazeera
• 5 Oct NY declares state disaster emergency over measles outbreak in rural communitiesNew York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency due to a measles outbreak, which has seen 92 cases reported since mid-July across 18 counties in rural areas. The declaration aims to mobilize additional healthcare professionals to administer vaccines and tests to combat the highly contagious virus.New York Post
• 5 Oct New York declares disaster emergency over measles outbreakNew York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on Monday due to a measles outbreak, reporting 108 cases in the state this year, with 92 of those since July 15. The declaration mandates that all MMR vaccinations be reported to New York’s immunization registries within 72 hours.The Hindu
• 5 Oct New York state declares measles disaster emergencyNew York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency due to a measles outbreak, marking the first such declaration in the U.S. since cases began increasing in 2025. As of October 3, New York reported 108 measles cases this year, with 92 of those occurring since July 15 across under-immunized rural communities. The state is expanding the pool of health professionals who can administer MMR vaccines…CBC

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