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New York Governor Hochul declares disaster emergency over measles outbreak
Original: Gov. Hochul declares state disaster emergency in response to ongoing measles outbreak
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state disaster emergency in response to an ongoing measles outbreak. The move is aimed at bolstering the state's public health response and curbing further spread of the disease. Details on the size and location of the outbreak were not included in the initial reports, which drew immediate regional attention.
Why now: A statewide disaster emergency declaration over a vaccine-preventable disease is an unusual public health step drawing concern
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