New York Declares Statewide Emergency Over Measles Outbreak

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency across the state in response to a measles outbreak.

The declaration is the first such emergency since the disease’s outbreak in 2025. It applies statewide, rather than to a single city or county.

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that spreads through the air. It can cause serious complications, particularly in young children and people with weakened immune systems. Vaccination is the main means of preventing infection.

Details of the number of confirmed cases, the communities affected and any measures accompanying the emergency declaration were not provided in the announcement summary.