New York reports first measles-associated death in more than 30 years
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What's being reported
A child in upstate New York died after contracting measles, according to health officials, the first measles-related death in the state in more than 30 years. The child lived in Lewis County, a rural area in the state’s North Country located east of Watertown, officials said late Monday. State and…
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Child Dies From Measles in New York State’s First Fatal Case in 30 Years
Gov. Kathy Hochul said that the infant’s death, in Lewis County, reflected eroding vaccination levels. The state is experiencing a significant outbreak of the viral illness.
Child dies of measles in New York's first in 30 years
The death was in Lewis County, situated approximately 150 kilometres north of Syracuse
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New York reports its first measles-associated death in over 30 years after governor declared state of emergency amid rising cases
A child in New York has died after contracting measles, marking the state's first measles-associated death in over 30 years, Governor Kathy Hochul announced Monday.
Child dies of measles in New York for first time in 30 years
For the first time in 30 years, a child in New York died of measles, which comes amid outbreaks in 45 states and Washington, D.C., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Céline Gounder joins with more.
