State of emergency declared in New York as measle cases rise
A state of emergency has been declared in New York in response to a growing number of measles cases.
Sky News reports that a state of emergency has been declared in New York in response to a growing number of measles cases.
The story is also being covered by France 24. France 24 reports that new York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on Monday as a measles outbreak spreads through under-immunised rural communities, with 108 cases reported this year.
This world story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include York Governor Kathy, York and Hochul.
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- United States · Americas
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- Sky News and France 24
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- York Governor Kathy, York, Hochul, MMR
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- World
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- Sky NewsState of emergency declared in New York as measle cases rise
- France 24New York declares statewide disaster emergency as measles cases rise
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