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New York reports first measles death in 30 years amid outbreak

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New York has reported its first death linked to measles in over three decades, occurring in a child in Lewis County. This incident coincides with a significant resurgence of the virus across the United States. Governor Kathy Hochul had previously declared a State Disaster Emergency due to the ongoing measles outbreak in New York and surrounding areas, with state health officials offering resources to support vaccination efforts. AI

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New York reports first measles death in 30 years amid outbreak

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    New York state reports first measles-linked death in over 30 years

    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 Disas…

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