New York reports first measles-linked death in more than 30 years
Health · First reported 2 Nov, 23:32 · Updated 23:55
New York health officials reported the death of a child in Lewis County, describing it as associated with the ongoing measles outbreak. The state had recorded 178 measles cases this year, and officials urged people to be up to date on vaccination.
- New York health officials reported the state’s first measles-associated death in more than 30 years; the child was from Lewis County.
- The state reported 178 measles cases so far this year, including 15 in Lewis County; 170 cases were outside New York City.
- New York officials said people should be current on MMR vaccinations; the state’s governor had declared an emergency over the outbreak in October.
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- Lewis County, northern New York
- New York cases
- 178 reported this year; 170 were outside New York City
- Lewis County cases
- 15
- New York emergency declaration
- Declared in October
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