New York governor declares state of emergency after spike in measles cases
Summary
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency due to a large increase in measles cases, mainly in rural areas. This allows more people to give vaccines and order tests to control the outbreak. Several nearby states with low vaccination rates, including Pennsylvania and Ohio, are also seeing more measles cases.Key Facts
- New York has 108 confirmed measles cases in 2024, up from just one in 2023.
- Nearby Pennsylvania has experienced deaths and hospitalizations from measles.
- The outbreak is worse among Amish communities, who vaccinate less.
- Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000 because of high vaccination rates.
- The U.S. is having its worst year for measles since 1991, with nearly 3,900 cases reported.
- Emergency measures in New York increase who can give vaccines and request tests.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, faced criticism for his anti-vaccine history amid the outbreak.
- Public health officials say misinformation about vaccines is causing lower vaccination rates and more outbreaks.
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