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New York declares disaster emergency amid rising measles cases
Original: New York declares state disaster emergency over rising measles cases. Here's what that means
New York has declared a state disaster emergency as measles cases continue to climb, giving officials broader powers to respond to the outbreak. The move allows measures such as mandatory vaccinations and restrictions on unvaccinated children in public places. It is being widely covered as a significant escalation in the fight against the country's measles resurgence.
Why now: Measles cases are rising sharply in New York, prompting an unusually strong emergency declaration.
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- New York declares state disaster emergency over rising measles cases. Here's what that means · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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