Summary
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency because of a measles outbreak that has sickened over 100 people. Most of the cases have been reported outside New York City.Key Facts
- New York has 108 confirmed measles cases as of October 3.
- The outbreak is the first statewide disaster emergency declared in New York this year.
- Most of the measles cases are outside New York City.
- Governor Kathy Hochul issued the emergency declaration.
- Measles is a contagious disease that can spread quickly if people are not vaccinated.
- The emergency declaration allows the state to use extra resources to fight the outbreak.
