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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 in response to a growing measles outbreak. The move gives officials expanded authority to contain the spread of the disease, which has been increasing across the state. It is the latest in a series of government responses to measles resurgence, and health officials are urging residents to check their vaccination status as emergency measures take effect.
Why now: A US state declaring a disaster emergency over a vaccine-preventable disease is an unusual and alarming public health development.
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