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New York declares disaster emergency as measles cases rise
Original: New York declares state disaster emergency over rising measles cases. Here's what that means
New York state has declared a state disaster emergency in response to growing measles cases. The move gives officials expanded authority to respond to the outbreak, including measures aimed at curbing infections. Coverage is explaining what the emergency declaration means in practice, as health authorities push vaccination and other steps to contain the spread.
Why now: A US state declaring a disaster emergency over a vaccine-preventable disease is an unusual and alarming public health development.
Evidence
- New York declares state disaster emergency over rising measles cases. Here's what that means · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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