New York reports first measles death in over 30 years
State health officials confirm a child's death linked to measles outbreak.
The Brief
- New York state health officials confirmed a measles-associated death in a child.
- The death marks the first known measles-related fatality in the state in over 30 years.
- A state disaster emergency was declared a month prior to address the outbreak.
New York state health officials reported a measles-associated death in a child on Monday, marking the first known fatality linked to the disease in the state in over 30 years.
Health officials did not release additional details about the case.
The death occurred amid an ongoing measles outbreak, which has led to a state disaster emergency declared by Gov. Kathy Hochul a month earlier.
As of October 24, New York has recorded 178 measles cases this year, with eight cases reported in New York City, according to health officials.
The emergency order allows registered nurses to order specimen collection and testing for suspected measles cases.
Nationally, more than 4,800 measles cases have been confirmed this year.
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