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

South China Morning PostUnited States of America

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 Disaster Emergency in response to the measles ‌outbreak across areas of New York and neighbouring states. “The Department has offered resources to Lewis County to assist with community outreach and support local vaccination...

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