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Hochul declares emergency over measles outbreak
Original: Hochul declares emergency in measles outbreak
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency in response to a measles outbreak, according to a report carried by Audacy. The declaration gives state health authorities expanded powers to respond to the spread of the virus, which health officials have been working to contain. Further details on the scope of the outbreak and the measures involved were not included in the available report.
Why now: A governor declaring a state of emergency over measles is unusual and raises public health concerns, drawing attention to the outbreak.
Evidence
- Hochul declares emergency in measles outbreak · audacy.com
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