Democrat Governor Declares State Of Emergency After About 100 Measles Cases

New York Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, declared a state disaster emergency on Monday after the state tallied 108 measles cases as of Saturday, according to her executive order. The move aims to expand surveillance and immunization at a time when neighboring Pennsylvania has recorded more than 1,000 cases and continues to lead in case counts, according to Daily Caller.

Under the order, more kinds of health workers can give shots: paramedics, pharmacists, midwives and advanced EMS providers. Nurses may now also order tests, alongside physicians. The directive says no other method reliably prevents measles besides the MMR vaccine.

Health departments have delivered over 1,000 MMR doses in rural communities since July 15 and set up an online Measles Dashboard tracking the outbreak. Hochul said nobody should become gravely ill or die from a disease that vaccines can prevent. State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald praised her quick action, said his staff is coordinating with local and regional partners to contain the outbreak, and urged residents to check their vaccination status.

Summarized by PolitiKool from Daily Caller’s reporting. Read the full story at Daily Caller →