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Times of India · collected 2026-10-06 · by Prisha Patnaik

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a disaster emergency due to 108 measles cases reported in the state as of October 3, expanding health professionals’ abilities to administer vaccines and order tests. The declaration allows paramedics, pharmacists, and midwives to give MMR vaccinations and permits nurses to order testing, remaining effective through November 4. The surge is particularly pronounced in under-immunized rural communities across 18 counties, with local departments administering over 1,000 vaccine doses since July 15.
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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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The declaration will remain in effect through November 4. 108 cases reported in New York New York has recorded 108 measles cases this year as of October 3, including seven in New York City and 101 elsewhere in the state. Hochul said 92 of the cases recorded since July 15 were in under-immunised rural communities across 18 counties.
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🔮 Governor Kathy Hochul said the emergency declaration would expand the pool of health professionals who can administer measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccines and allow more healthcare workers to order testing.
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New York state has declared a disaster emergency over a rise in measles cases, as the disease continues to spread across parts of the United States. asserted
disease → declare → States
Governor Kathy Hochul said the emergency declaration would expand the pool of health professionals who can administer measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccines and allow more healthcare workers to order testing. asserted
workers → say → testing
The declaration will remain in effect through November 4. 108 cases reported in New York New York has recorded 108 measles cases this year as of October 3, including seven in New York City and 101 elsewhere in the state. Hochul said 92 of the cases recorded since July 15 were in under-immunised rural communities across 18 counties. asserted
92 → remain → counties
Local health departments have administered more than 1,000 MMR vaccine doses across rural parts of the state since July 15, according to the state health department. uncertain
departments → administer → department
“No one should get seriously ill or die from a vaccine-preventable disease,” Hochul said, adding that the emergency measures would help increase access to vaccination and testing. asserted
measures → get → vaccination
The executive order allows paramedics, advanced EMS providers, pharmacists and midwives to administer measles vaccines. asserted
paramedics → allow → vaccines
Nurses will also be allowed to order testing. asserted
Nurses → allow → testing
US measles cases continue to climb The emergency declaration comes as measles cases rise across the US. Pennsylvania has reported more than 1,000 cases this year, while outbreaks have also been recorded in Texas, Utah, Ohio and South Carolina. asserted
outbreaks → continue → Texas
Health experts have linked the resurgence to vaccination rates falling below the 95% level considered necessary to prevent outbreaks. asserted
rates → link → outbreaks
The US had eliminated domestic transmission of measles in 2000. asserted
US → eliminate → 2000
The last outbreak involving more than 1,000 cases occurred over several years in New York City in the early 1990s. asserted
outbreak → involve → 1990s
International health officials are due to meet in November to determine whether the US and Mexico will retain their measles-free status. asserted
US → meet → status
The Pan American Health Organisation has stressed the need for high and consistent vaccination coverage, stronger disease surveillance and a rapid response to outbreaks. asserted
Organisation → stress → outbreaks
State expands vaccination efforts asserted
State → expand → efforts
New York's health department said it was working with local authorities to track cases, conduct contact tracing and speed up laboratory testing. asserted
it → say → testing
The state has also launched a measles dashboard to help residents and healthcare officials track local risks. asserted
residents → launch → risks
The health department urged New Yorkers to check their MMR vaccination status, particularly before travelling to areas experiencing outbreaks. asserted
department → urge → outbreaks
It said one MMR dose provides 93% protection against measles, while two doses provide 97% protection. asserted
doses → say → protection
Measles is highly contagious and can cause serious complications including pneumonia, brain swelling and death. asserted
Measles → cause → pneumonia
The disease spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. asserted
person → spread → air
The state health department urged people who develop symptoms to contact healthcare providers before visiting a clinic or hospital so that infection-control measures can be taken. asserted
measures → urge → clinic
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