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Hochul declares state of emergency over measles outbreak in New York
Original: Gov. Kathy Hochul declares state of emergency over measles outbreak in rural New York
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency in response to a measles outbreak in a rural part of the state. The declaration allows state agencies to mobilize resources and respond more quickly to contain the spread of the highly contagious virus. Health officials are expected to step up vaccination and containment efforts as the outbreak develops.
Why now: A statewide emergency declaration over a measles outbreak is an unusual and significant public health move drawing attention.
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