New York declares disaster emergency as measles outbreak spreads statewide

Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency in response to a rapidly growing measles outbreak, signaling an escalation in public-health response. The declaration likely unlocks emergency powers and resources, but the scale and epicenter of the outbreak remain unspecified. This marks a significant state-level mobilization against a vaccine-preventable disease, with implications for public-health policy and potential economic disruption.