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DOH: First measles cases reported in Capital Region
WNYT.com • • health
Key Points:
- The New York State Department of Health reports two measles cases in Montgomery County, the only current cases in the Capital Region.
- Otsego, Seneca, and Steuben counties have the highest number of measles cases, with 20, 18, and 14 respectively.
- Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency as measles cases in New York surpassed 100.
- The emergency order allows paramedics, advanced EMS providers, pharmacists, and midwives to administer measles vaccines to help control the outbreak.
- NewsChannel 13 will provide ongoing coverage, with reporter Lauren Holdmeyer reporting live updates on the situation.
