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New York declares emergency over measles outbreak
Original: New York declares first US measles disaster emergency since 2025 surge
New York has declared the first measles disaster emergency in the United States since the 2025 outbreak surge. The move gives state authorities expanded powers to respond to the spread of the highly contagious virus. Health officials have been battling a growing measles resurgence across the country, and the emergency declaration underscores rising concern among public health authorities about containment.
Why now: Measles cases have resurged in the US, and an emergency declaration signals the outbreak has reached a serious level.
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