Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) reported New York’s first measles death in three decades as the state grapples with an outbreak that has seen 178 cases this year.

The death occurred in Lewis County, which is located about 400 miles northwest of New York City, and the age of the deceased was not disclosed, only reported to be a child.

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