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New York Reports First Measles Death in 30 Years

State officials announced that a child in rural northern New York has died from measles, marking the first fatality from the disease in the state in three decades. Governor Kathy Hochul called the tragic incident a reminder of the risks associated with declining vaccine protections.

Referenced News Coverage (2 sources)

New York child dies from measles in state’s first fatal case in 30 years (The Guardian)
Child dies of measles in New York's first such death in 30 years (The Independent UK)