ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — Governor Kathy Hochul held a press conference at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday to provide an update on the state’s response to the nationwide measles outbreak. The governor was also joined by New York State Health Commissioner James McDonald. You can watch the conference in the video player above.
As of March 13, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a total of 301 confirmed measles cases across 14 states, including New Mexico, Vermont, California and Alaska. The majority of cases have occurred in Texas, with 279 cases as of Tuesday. One person has also reportedly died from measles in Texas and one death is under investigation in New Mexico, according to the CDC.
According to Governor Hochul during Wednesday’s press conference, there have been only four cases in New York State. Three cases have been located in New York City and one in Suffolk County.
The NYSDOH issued a measles health advisory in late February. Both state and federal health officials are encouraging people to vaccinate their children against measles, as well as update their own vaccinations if necessary.
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