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Hochul Declares Disaster Emergency as Measles Cases Hit 108
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- Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency over the measles outbreak.
- The emergency remains in effect until November 4, the day after the midterm elections.
- New York has recorded 108 confirmed measles cases this year, mostly in rural areas.
- Pharmacists may vaccinate children as young as two.
- Nurses may order measles tests.