NY declares state disaster emergency over measles outbreak in rural communities

Hochul Declares a Measles Emergency as Cases Rise in Rural New York

The state has had 108 cases this year, the most since 2019. The declaration comes amid a national resurgence of the highly contagious viral illness.

Oct 6, 2026

New York state declares measles disaster amid resurgence of disease in US

US had largely eliminated disease by 2000 but has seen several outbreaks amid declining vaccination rates.

Oct 6, 2026

New York declares measles disaster emergency

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Monday declared the first statewide disaster emergency this year over a measles outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people. New York has reported 108 measles cases as of Oct. 3, according to state officials, with most cases occurring outside New York City. Seven cases occurred in the…

Oct 6, 2026

VIDEO: New York Declares Statewide Emergency to 'Confront' Measles Outbreak

A measles outbreak prompted Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) to declare a state disaster emergency on Monday as cases surge across the United States. The post VIDEO: New York Declares Statewide Emergency to ‘Confront’ Measles Outbreak appeared first on Breitbart .

Oct 6, 2026

New York declares measles disaster emergency as cases surge in Pennsylvania

Kathy Hochul declared a statewide New York emergency as 108 measles cases spread from Pennsylvania, expanding who can administer MMR vaccines.

Oct 6, 2026

Hochul declares disaster emergency over New York measles surge

Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) has declared a statewide disaster emergency in New York over the latest numbers linked to the measles outbreak. The move marks the first time a state has made such a declaration since measles cases began surging in 2025. “No one should get seriously ill or die from a vaccine-preventable disease,” Hochul […]

Oct 6, 2026

NY declares state disaster emergency over measles outbreak in rural communities

Gov. Kathy Hochul issued the executive order to allow the state to respond swiftly to the measles outbreak and allow healthcare professionals to vaccinate more New Yorkers against the disease.

Oct 5, 2026