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New York Declares Statewide Measles Disaster Emergency

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on Monday in response to a measles outbreak concentrated in under-immunized rural communities. State officials reported 108 cases this year, the most since 2019. The order expands which healthcare professionals can administer the MMR vaccine to speed up immunization efforts. Coverage notes the outbreak comes amid a broader national resurgence of measles, a highly contagious viral illness that the United States had largely eliminated by 2000. Neighboring Pennsylvania is also experiencing an outbreak, which has been linked to five deaths, according to one report.

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  1. Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency over measles on Monday.

    Reported byLeftCenterRight

  2. New York has recorded 108 measles cases this year, the most since 2019.

    Reported byLeftCenter

  3. The emergency order expands who can administer MMR vaccines.

    Reported byLeftCenterRight

  4. The outbreak is concentrated in under-immunized rural communities.

    Reported byLeftCenterRight

  5. Neighboring Pennsylvania is battling a measles outbreak that has killed five people.

    Reported byCenter

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  1. The U.S. had largely eliminated measles by 2000 but has since seen several outbreaks amid declining vaccination rates.

    Reported byLeft

  2. The declaration comes amid a national resurgence of measles.

    Reported byLeft

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  • the left

    3 outlets

    Left-side headlines report the declaration straightforwardly, with one outlet (Al Jazeera) framing it within a broader national resurgence of the disease.

    New York governor declares state of emergency after spike in measles cases
    The GuardianLeftAll left-leaning headlines

  • the center

    3 outlets

    The center headline presents the declaration as a direct response to rising cases, pairing it with regional context from a neighboring state's outbreak.

    New York declares measles disaster emergency
    The HillCenterAll center headlines

  • the right

    5 outlets

    The right-side headline mirrors the center's straightforward framing, focusing on the administrative mechanics of the executive order.

    Democrat Governor Declares State Of Emergency After About 100 Measles Cases
    The Daily CallerFar RightAll right-leaning headlines

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    a whopping 92 cases

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    a whopping 92 casesMore neutral: 92 cases

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    Since mid-July, a whopping 92 cases have broken out in under-immunized rural communities across 18 counties.

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From the left

3 outlets

Leads with

  • case counts and historical comparison
  • national resurgence context
  • declining vaccination rates

Leaves out

  • Pennsylvania outbreak deaths

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  • The GuardianLeft

    New York governor declares state of emergency after spike in measles cases

    The deadly outbreak in Pennsylvania is its largest in more than three decades, and confirmed cases in New York are up The New York governor, Kathy Hochul, declared a state of emergency on Monday in response to a dramatic spike in measles cases in the state.

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  • The New York TimesLeft

    Hochul Declares a Measles Emergency as Cases Rise in Rural New York

    The state has had 108 cases this year, the most since 2019. The declaration comes amid a national resurgence of the highly contagious viral illness.

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  • Al Jazeera EnglishLeft

    New York state declares measles disaster amid resurgence of disease in US

    US had largely eliminated disease by 2000 but has seen several outbreaks amid declining vaccination rates.

    Read at Al Jazeera English (opens in a new tab)

From the center

3 outlets

Leads with

  • case numbers
  • regional comparison with Pennsylvania
  • expanded vaccine administration
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  • The HillCenter

    New York declares measles disaster emergency

    New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Monday declared the first statewide disaster emergency this year over a measles outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people. New York has reported 108 measles cases as of Oct. …

    Read at The Hill (opens in a new tab)
  • France 24Center

    New York declares statewide disaster emergency as measles cases rise

    New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a statewide disaster emergency on Monday as a measles outbreak spreads through under-immunised rural communities, with 108 cases reported this year. …

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  • Sky NewsCenter

    State of emergency declared in New York as measle cases rise

    A state of emergency has been declared in New York in response to a growing number of measles cases.

    Read at Sky News (opens in a new tab)

From the right

5 outlets

Leads with

  • executive order details
  • expanded authority for healthcare workers
  • rural outbreak location

Leaves out

  • national resurgence context
  • Pennsylvania outbreak deaths

Reported by other sides, not found in this side’s coverage.

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  • Left

    3 hr 35 min later

    Its first report, Oct 5, 8:00 PM EDT

  • Center

    First to report

    Sky News, Oct 5, 4:26 PM EDT

  • Right

    2 hr 54 min later

    Its first report, Oct 5, 7:20 PM EDT

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  1. Sky NewsCenterOct 5, 4:26 PM EDT
  2. France 24CenterOct 5, 5:23 PM EDT
  3. New York PostRightOct 5, 7:20 PM EDT
  4. Al Jazeera EnglishLeftOct 5, 8:00 PM EDT
  5. The New York TimesLeftOct 5, 9:41 PM EDT
  6. The Epoch TimesFar RightOct 5, 10:47 PM EDT
  7. Fox NewsFar RightOct 6, 7:08 AM EDT
  8. The GuardianLeftOct 6, 9:17 AM EDT
  9. The HillCenterOct 6, 9:23 AM EDT
  10. Breitbart NewsFar RightOct 6, 11:18 AM EDT
  11. The Daily CallerFar RightOct 6, 3:01 PM EDT

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