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Hochul declares disaster emergency over New York measles surge

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Zimmermann, D. (2026, October 6). Hochul declares disaster emergency over New York measles surge. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/4755076/hochul-disaster-emergency-new-york-measles/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-10-06 · by David Zimmermann

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency due to a surge in measles cases, marking the first such declaration since 2025. As of now, there have been at least 108 confirmed cases this year, half of which are concentrated in three rural counties. The governor's measures aim to boost vaccination and testing efforts by increasing the number of health professionals who can administer vaccines and conduct tests.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on October 3, 2026, due to a significant measles outbreak with 108 confirmed cases this year, including seven in New York City and 101 elsewhere. Since July 15, 92 cases have been reported across 18 rural counties. To address the growing health crisis, Hochul expanded the pool of healthcare professionals allowed to administer measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccines, aiming to increase vaccination rates in under-immunized communities.

The declaration follows a resurgence of the disease since 2025 and comes amid a severe outbreak in neighboring Pennsylvania, which has reported over 977 cases and five deaths. The governor emphasized that no one should suffer from vaccine-preventable diseases, highlighting the importance of vaccinations in controlling the spread.

The emergency measures will remain in effect through November 4, allowing for more widespread vaccination efforts and testing capabilities to curb further outbreaks. This declaration underscores the critical need for increased public health initiatives amidst a national resurgence of measles cases across multiple states.

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These emergency measures will protect New Yorkers and support our community partners as they work tirelessly to address the spread of this disease.” New York has had at least 108 confirmed measles cases so far this year, with about half arising in three rural counties.
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🔮 These emergency measures will protect New Yorkers and support our community partners as they work tirelessly to address the spread of this disease.” New York has had at least 108 confirmed measles cases so far this year, with about half arising in three rural counties.
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Hochul declares disaster emergency over New York measles surge · assertive framing

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Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) has declared a statewide disaster emergency in New York over the latest numbers linked to the measles outbreak. asserted
Hochul → declare → outbreak
The move marks the first time a state has made such a declaration since measles cases began surging in 2025. asserted
cases → mark → 2025
“No one should get seriously ill or die from a vaccine-preventable disease,” Hochul said in a statement on Monday. asserted
Hochul → get → Monday
“That is why I have taken steps to increase the number of health professionals who can vaccinate and test. asserted
who → take → professionals
These emergency measures will protect New Yorkers and support our community partners as they work tirelessly to address the spread of this disease.” New York has had at least 108 confirmed measles cases so far this year, with about half arising in three rural counties. asserted
half → protect → counties
Seven of those cases were located in New York City. asserted
Seven → locate → City
The emergency declaration comes amid a national resurgence of the highly contagious virus, which is easily spread through the air when a person coughs or sneezes. asserted
person → come → air
The governor received her seasonal flu shot and urged all New Yorkers to do the same. asserted
governor → receive → same
Other states experiencing a notable rise in measles cases include Utah, Ohio, Arizona, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. asserted
states → experience → Utah
There have been over 1,000 cases in Pennsylvania, five of which resulted in death. asserted
five → result → death
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