New York declares measles disaster emergency
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Monday declared the first statewide disaster emergency this year over a measles outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people. New York has reported 108 measles cases as of Oct. 3, according to state officials, with most cases occurring outside.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated intelligence & security brief. The source report from The Hill says: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Monday declared the first statewide disaster emergency this year over a measles outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people. New York has reported 108 measles cases as of Oct. 3, according to state officials, with most cases occurring outside.
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- Published: Oct 6, 2026, 1:23 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Intelligence & Security
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