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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a measles emergency as cases reached 108 this year, easing access to vaccinations and testing amid a national resurgence.

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Measles Outbreak in Amish Country Forces Some to Rethink Vaccines (Gift Article)
The spread of measles in Pennsylvania and Ohio is largely affecting Amish communities where vaccinations levels are low.
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MEASLES IN MY STATE...
Pennsylvania confirmed 1,004 measles cases; increase of 106 cases in past week. 99% unvaccinated; four cases vaccinated. 198 hospitalizations; hospitalization rate of 20%. Five people with measles died - all unvaccinated. Numbers perhaps underestimated.
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Pennsylvania confirms more than 1,000 measles cases
More than 99% of people with measles in Pennsylvania have been unvaccinated, with just four cases in vaccinated people, according to the health department.
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Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak looks scary. Doctors say the reality is worse.

What doctors on the front lines are seeing should serve as a warning to other states.

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Der Standard
State of emergency declared in the US state of New York over measles cases

Measles continue to spread in New York: 108 cases have been reported in the state since the start of the year. Governor Kathy Hochul responds by declaring a state of emergency and expanding access to vaccinations and testing.

State of emergency declared in the US state of New York over measles cases
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Measles trigger state of emergency in the U.S. state of New York

In New York, measles continue to spread: 108 cases have been registered statewide since the start of the year. Governor Kathy Hochul responded with a state of emergency and eased vaccination and testing.

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Low vaccination rates in the USA: Pennsylvania records the largest measles outbreak in 30 years

In the state, five people have already died from the disease. Across the country, the United States has nearly 3,900 cases

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Hochul Declares a Measles Emergency as Cases Rise in Rural New York

The state has had 108 cases this year, the most since 2019. The declaration comes amid a national resurgence of the highly contagious viral illness.
Hochul Declares a Measles Emergency as Cases Rise in Rural New York (Gift Article)
The state has had 108 cases this year, the most since 2019. The declaration comes amid a national resurgence of the highly contagious viral illness.
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October 6, 2026 at 2:22 AM
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Hochul Declares a Measles Emergency as Cases Rise in Rural New York

The state has had 108 cases this year, the most since 2019. The declaration comes amid a national resurgence of the highly contagious viral illness.

Hochul Declares a Measles Emergency as Cases Rise in Rural New York
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1. BREAKING:

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a statewide disaster emergency over a rapidly growing measles outbreak.

New York has confirmed 108 cases this year, including 92 since July 15.

Pennsylvania is dealing with an extraordinary outbreak: 1,004 confirmed cases so far this year.
October 5, 2026 at 10:37 PM

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reuters.com
New York declares disaster emergency over measles outbreak reut.rs/4rM7Kax
New York declares disaster emergency over measles outbreak
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster ​emergency on Monday over a measles outbreak, ‌the first such declaration by a US state since cases began surging in 2025.
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October 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM

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“.. The announcement comes as the US is grappling with one of the worst measles outbreaks in decades.”

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October 5, 2026 at 7:56 PM

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inquirer.com
Nine out of 10 unvaccinated individuals who come in contact with measles will get sick.
Chester County has more measles cases than most entire states in the country
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October 5, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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