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New York declares first US measles disaster emergency since 2025 surge
New York has declared a disaster emergency over measles, the first such declaration in the United States since the outbreak surge of 2025. The move gives state authorities expanded powers to respond to the spread of the highly contagious virus. Measles cases have been rising in several parts of the country, and the emergency order signals growing official concern about containing further transmission.
Why now: Measles cases are resurging in the US and the emergency declaration marks an escalation in the official response.
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