Tag: New York

New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on Monday, October 5, 2026, in response to a significant measles outbreak affecting rural communities. The declaration, effective until November 4, 2026, expands the types of healthcare professionals authorized to administer measles vaccines and mandates stricter reporting of all MMR vaccinations to state or New York City immunization registries within 72 hours. This action comes as 108 measles cases have been reported in New York State residents this year, with 92 cases occurring since July 15 in under-immunized areas a…