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NY declares state disaster emergency over measles outbreak in rural communities

Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency on Monday after a surge in measles cases across rural New York and nearby states.

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New York Post· Oct 5, 11:20 PMNY declares state disaster emergency over measles outbreak in rural communities
Fox News· Oct 6, 11:08 AMKathy Hochul declares NY state of emergency over measles outbreak

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