New York State Declares Measles Disaster Amid Rising US Cases

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Published: 2026-10-08T02:30:00Z
Category: health
Source: The Times of India
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New York has declared a "measles disaster" as the US experiences its most significant outbreak in over three decades, with more than 3,900 confirmed cases nationwide this year. This resurgence, including over 1,000 cases and five deaths in Pennsylvania, highlights global vaccine coverage gaps and increasing vaccine hesitancy. The declaration aims to address the escalating public health concern.

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