New York Governor Hochul Declares Measles Emergency
On October 6, 2026, New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency in response to a measles outbreak, the first such declaration by a U.S. state since the surge in cases began in 2025. As of October 3, New York reported 108 measles cases this year, with 92 of those cases occurring since July 15 in under-immunized rural communities across 18 counties.
This number significantly exceeds typical annual levels. The emergency declaration allows for an expansion of health professionals authorized to administer Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccines, including registered nurses who can order tests for suspected measles and pharmacists who can vaccinate children as young as two.
Local health departments have administered over 1,000 MMR doses in rural areas since mid-July. The emergency order requires all MMR vaccinations to be reported to state or New York City immunization registries within 72 hours and waives adults’ consent for such reporting.
The emergency measures are effective until November 4.
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