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OUTRAGEOUS ROBOCALL: Rockland County Sends Unauthorized Measles Alert Misusing Hatzoloh’s Name

Monsey ScoopNovember 26, 2025health

Key Points:

  • Ramapo residents received an unauthorized robocall falsely claiming to be an urgent notification from Hatzoloh of Rockland County about a community measles outbreak.
  • The prerecorded message urged residents to get vaccinated, avoid public places if symptomatic, and call Hatzoloh’s emergency hotline, causing a surge of non-emergency calls.
  • Hatzoloh confirmed the robocall was unauthorized and not coordinated with them, emphasizing that medical questions should be directed to personal physicians, not emergency hotlines.
  • The influx of unnecessary calls overwhelmed Hatzoloh’s volunteer EMS, potentially delaying responses to real emergencies.
  • Community members and leaders condemned Rockland County for using Hatzoloh’s name without permission, leading to confusion and undue strain on