New York declares statewide disaster emergency as measles cases rise

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency as measles cases rise in under-immunized rural communities, with 108 cases reported this year. The order broadens the range of people authorized to administer MMR vaccines, while a neighboring outbreak in Pennsylvania has caused five deaths.

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