New York state has declared a disaster emergency over measles, with 108 cases this year as of October 3. Governor Kathy Hochul expanded health professionals' ability to administer MMR vaccines through November 4. Neighboring Pennsylvania surpassed 1,000 cases, the largest US outbreak in three decades. Declining vaccination rates below 95 percent are driving the resurgence.
New York Declares Measles Disaster as US Outbreaks Surge
Source: Al Jazeera