New York state declares measles disaster amid resurgence of disease in US
Summary
New York state declared a disaster emergency due to a rise in measles cases, with 108 cases reported in 2025. Governor Kathy Hochul expanded the ability of health workers to give MMR vaccines to help control the outbreak.Key Facts
- New York reported 108 measles cases as of October 3, 2025, with 7 in New York City and 101 in other parts of the state.
- The disaster emergency declaration in New York runs through November 4, 2025.
- Most new cases occurred in rural areas with low vaccination rates.
- Pennsylvania reported more than 1,000 measles cases this year, the largest outbreak in 30 years.
- Other outbreaks are happening in Texas, Utah, Ohio, and South Carolina.
- Health experts say the outbreaks are due to vaccination rates falling below 95 percent, which is needed to prevent measles spread.
- The anti-vaccination movement, which has some support within President Donald Trump’s administration, is linked to lower vaccination rates.
- The U.S. had eliminated measles spread by 2000, but the recent rise may affect the country’s measles-free status according to the Pan American Health Organization.
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