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New York declares state of emergency as US measles cases hit 3,900
The United States is experiencing its most significant measles outbreak since 1991, with nearly 3,900 reported cases in 2026. The surge is largely attributed to vaccination rates falling below the 95 percent threshold necessary for herd immunity.
In New York, Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency to combat rising cases, particularly in rural areas. As of October 3, the state recorded 108 cases, with seven in New York City and 101 in the rest of the state. The emergency order, effective through November 4, expands the authority of healthcare providers to administer the MMR vaccine to include paramedics, pharmacists, and midwives, and allows nurses to order diagnostic testing.
Pennsylvania is facing a severe outbreak, surpassing 1,000 cases in 2026, the state's largest in over three decades. The outbreak has resulted in 198 hospitalizations and five deaths. Lancaster County has been identified as the epicenter with 391 cases. Health officials note that the majority of cases are occurring in areas with low vaccination coverage.
Entities
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Kathy Hochul · Lancaster County · New York · New York State · New York State Department of Health · Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania Department of Health · Robert F. Kennedy Jr. · Wisconsin · Wisconsin Department of Health Services
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 69 percent of all cases in Pennsylvania are adults. dailycallernewsfoundation.org
- [● 4 SOURCES] Lancaster County is the epicenter of the state's outbreak with 391 cases. seacoastoldies.com
- [● 20 SOURCES] Pennsylvania has recorded 1,004 measles cases across 39 counties in 2026. seacoastoldies.com · eldiariodechihuahua.mx · lopezdoriga.com · theobjective.com · infoenn.com · +7 more
- [● 20 SOURCES] At least 198 people have been hospitalized and five deaths have been reported. seacoastoldies.com · eldiariodechihuahua.mx · lopezdoriga.com · theobjective.com · infoenn.com · +7 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] The U.S. is experiencing its worst year for measles since 1991 with nearly 3,900 cases. eldiariodechihuahua.mx · lopezdoriga.com · theobjective.com · infoenn.com · dailycallernewsfoundation.org · +9 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The U.S. has recorded eight measles-associated deaths in the last two years. eldiariodechihuahua.mx · seacoastoldies.com · beta.rs
- [● 12 SOURCES] New York declared a state of emergency due to the increase in measles cases. lopezdoriga.com · theobjective.com · infoenn.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · plazadearmas.com.mx · +6 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Wisconsin has reported 243 measles cases in 2026.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Lancaster County is the epicenter of the Pennsylvania outbreak with 391 cases. seacoastoldies.com · www.lewistownsentinel.com · timesng.com
- [● 27 SOURCES] New York recorded 108 measles cases as of October 3, 2026. forbesliberia.com · infoenn.com · montecristinoticias.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · deultimominuto.com · +21 more
- [● 28 SOURCES] Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in New York due to rising measles cases. forbesliberia.com · haitigazette.com · infoenn.com · montecristinoticias.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · +22 more
- [● 29 SOURCES] The United States has recorded nearly 3,900 measles cases in 2026, the highest number since 1991. forbesliberia.com · haitigazette.com · infoenn.com · montecristinoticias.com · www.rd.nl · +22 more