Hochul declares disaster emergency over New York measles surge

Published October 5, 2026 11:05pm ET



Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) has declared a statewide disaster emergency in New York over the latest numbers linked to the measles outbreak.

The move marks the first time a state has made such a declaration since measles cases began surging in 2025.

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