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New York state reports first measles-linked child death in over 30 years amid outbreak

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New York State reported its first measles-linked child death in over 30 years on November 2, during an ongoing outbreak. Governor Kathy Hochul had previously declared a State Disaster Emergency in response to the measles spread across New York and neighboring states. The state department is providing resources for community outreach and vaccination efforts in affected areas like Lewis County.
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On November 2, 2026, New York State reported its first measles-linked child death in over 30 years, occurring in Lewis County during an ongoing outbreak. The exact cause of the child's death has not been released publicly. Governor Kathy Hochul expressed her heartbreak over this tragic event and emphasized the importance of vaccinations as the best protection against measles.

The state health department offered resources to assist with community outreach and support local vaccination efforts in Lewis County, which is about 400 miles northwest of New York City. The outbreak has seen 178 cases reported in New York this year alone.

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“The Department has offered resources to Lewis County to assist with community outreach and support local vaccination efforts – both in response to this case, and as part of our ongoing efforts to support counties that are facing this ongoing measles outbreak,” the state department said.
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New York state reports first measles-linked child death in over 30 years amid outbreak AI generated asserted
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The New York State Department of Health said on Nov 2 that a child in Lewis County had died in connection with an ongoing measles outbreak, marking the state’s first known measles-associated death in more than 30 years. asserted
child → say → years
The state’s Governor Kathy Hochul in October declared a State Disaster Emergency in response to the measles outbreak across areas of New York and neighbouring states. asserted
Hochul → declare → York
“The Department has offered resources to Lewis County to assist with community outreach and support local vaccination efforts – both in response to this case, and as part of our ongoing efforts to support counties that are facing this ongoing measles outbreak,” the state department said. asserted
department → offer → outbreak
The US Department of Health and Human Services did not immediately respond to Reuters’ request for comment. asserted
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