Hochul Declares a Measles Emergency as Cases Rise in Rural New York

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Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a statewide disaster emergency in New York due to a surge in measles cases. The state has recorded 108 cases this year, the highest number since 2019, amid a national resurgence of the contagious viral illness. This action marks the first time a state has issued such a declaration since the 2025 surge began. Hochul emphasized that no one should suffer serious illness or death from a vaccine-preventable disease.
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