New York state reports first measles-linked death in over 30 years
Quick Look
- A child in Lewis County, New York, has died in connection with an ongoing measles outbreak, marking the state's first known measles-associated death in more than 30 years.
- Governor Kathy Hochul declared a State Disaster Emergency last month, and the state Department of Health is supporting local vaccination and outreach efforts.
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Why It Matters
Governor Kathy Hochul declared a State Disaster Emergency last month in response to the measles outbreak across areas of New York and neighbouring states.
The New York State Department of Health said on Monday 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.
Last month, Governor Kathy Hochul declared a State Disaster Emergency in response to the measles outbreak across areas of New York and neighbouring states.
"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.
Open Questions
- The child's age and vaccination status
- The total number of measles cases in the current outbreak
- Specific details of the community outreach and vaccination efforts being deployed
