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New York launches measles dashboard amid rise in statewide cases
New York health officials have launched an online measles dashboard to track the spread of the highly contagious illness across the state. The dashboard, which will be updated every Tuesday, aims to provide residents with weekly preliminary case information.
As of September 12, 2026, New York has recorded 57 confirmed measles cases. Of these, six were reported in New York City, while 51 cases occurred in other parts of the state. The New York State Department of Health has noted increased activity in the Capital, Central, and Western New York regions, with some cases linked to domestic travel and local transmission.
State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald urged residents to ensure they are up to date on measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations. Health data indicates that one dose of the MMR vaccine provides approximately 93 percent protection, while two doses offer about 97 percent protection. Officials recommend that exposed individuals quarantine for 21 days and that those who test positive isolate until four days after a rash appears.
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Dr. James McDonald · Governor Hochul · New York City · New York State Department of Health
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Health officials recommend a 21-day quarantine for exposed individuals and isolation for positive cases until four days after a rash appears. wnyt.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] New York recorded 57 confirmed measles cases as of September 12, 2026. 961theeagle.com · wibx950.com · wnyt.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] New York health officials launched an online dashboard to track measles cases weekly. 961theeagle.com · wibx950.com · wnyt.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] One dose of the MMR vaccine provides approximately 93 percent protection, while two doses provide about 97 percent protection. 961theeagle.com · wibx950.com · wnyt.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Of the 57 cases, six occurred in New York City and 51 occurred in the rest of the state. 961theeagle.com · wibx950.com · wnyt.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Increased measles activity has been observed in the Capital, Central, and Western regions of New York. 961theeagle.com · wibx950.com · wnyt.com