<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4EFAyB_1GqUZW4h00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4EFAyB_1GqUZW4h00" width="900" height="506" ></figure>NEW YORK STATE, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - Governor Hochul is extending New York's statewide measles disaster emergency through Dec. 4.The move follows the death of an unvaccinated child in Lewis County, the state's first measles-related death in more than three decades.Health officials say measles cases have more than doubled since early October, spreading to 26 counties statewide.State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald has continued urging vaccination, noting it remains the most effective protection against the disease.He also notes the importance of working with different communities, including the Amish and Mennonite, where some of these outbreaks have occurred."So, one of the things we at the New York State Health Department recognizes, you know, we have to meet people where they are and answer whatever questions they are," McDonald says. "And part of what we're doing is spending the time we need with people to answer those questions. If you need to sit down with someone for half an hour, we're there to do that."McDonald says finding trusted messengers within the community can also help spread the message.Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WIVT - News 34.</div></body>

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NEW YORK STATE, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - Governor Hochul is extending New York's statewide measles disaster emergency through Dec. 4. The move follows the death of an unvaccinated child in Lewis County, the state's first measles-related death in more than three decades. Health officials say measles cases have more than doubled...

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NEW YORK STATE, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - Governor Hochul is extending New York's statewide measles disaster emergency through Dec. 4. The move follows the death 

Measles disaster emergency extended through December

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