New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency on Monday in response to a rapidly spreading measles outbreak. As reported by multiple outlets, there have been 109 confirmed cases of measles this year, with seven in New York City and 102 in the rest of the state.
Key Takeaways
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency due to a measles outbreak. There have been 109 confirmed cases this year.
- New York declares state of emergency over measles outbreak
- Total of 109 confirmed measles cases in the state so far this year
- Emergency measures expand vaccine administration and testing capabilities
- Majority of cases are among unvaccinated individuals, primarily school-aged children
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaccination Status Of Infected Individuals | 0 Differences | Majority reports on vaccination status; others do not. | ▼ |
| Measles Cases | Broad Agreement | 109 confirmed cases this year, including seven in NYC. | |
| Emergency Measures | Broad Agreement | Expands vaccine administrators and testing capabilities. | |
| Hospitalizations | Broad Agreement | 352 hospitalizations, including 96 among children under five. |
Vaccination Status Of Infected Individuals
▼Majority reports on vaccination status; others do not.
Measles Cases
Broad Agreement109 confirmed cases this year, including seven in NYC.
Emergency Measures
Broad AgreementExpands vaccine administrators and testing capabilities.
Hospitalizations
Broad Agreement352 hospitalizations, including 96 among children under five.
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The majority of these cases are concentrated in rural counties, including Otsego County (20 cases), Seneca County (18 cases), and Steuben County (14 cases). This marks the highest number of measles cases since 2019. According to Daily Mail, Hochul's emergency declaration aims to strengthen efforts to confront the disease, stating that 'no one should get seriously ill or die from a vaccine-preventable disease.' The order expands the network of healthcare workers who can administer the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine to include paramedics, advanced EMS workers, midwives, and pharmacists.
Hochul's executive order also allows for increased monitoring and vaccination efforts by local communities. Additionally, it enhances the state's ability to respond to outbreaks and extends the ability to order measles testing beyond doctors to nurses. The state health department launched a measles dashboard for tracking cases, as reported by CBS News.
The outbreak has disproportionately affected unvaccinated individuals, with about 95 percent of those infected either unvaccinated or having undisclosed vaccination status. According to Daily Mail, the majority of cases have been in school-aged children aged five to 19 years old, followed by adults aged 20 and older. There have been 352 hospitalizations, including 96 among children under five years old.
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