Measles cases continue to tick up in New York after Gov. Hochul declared a disaster emergency

WNYC News | Oct 14

New York State is in a disaster emergency regarding the spread of measles across rural parts of the state. The news comes as an outbreak spreads across Pennsylvania nearby.

New York State health commissioner Doctor James McDonald joins WNYC's Sean Carlson to talk more about the measles outbreak.

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