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New York declares disaster emergency over measles outbreak
Original: New York declares state disaster emergency over growing measles outbreak
New York has declared a state disaster emergency as a measles outbreak continues to grow. The declaration gives health officials expanded powers to respond, including measures to contain the spread of the highly contagious virus. It is a significant escalation in the state's response to the outbreak, which has raised concern among residents and health authorities.
Why now: A US state resorting to a disaster emergency over measles is an unusual and alarming escalation of a public health outbreak.
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