New York Records First Child Death from Measles in Three Decades
New York officials confirmed the death of a child from measles in Lewis County.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
“Russia Today” – The death of a child from measles in New York state has once again highlighted the decline in vaccination rates in the United States, amid rising cases and growing concerns about outbreaks in several states.
New York officials announced that the child died in Lewis County, in the northern part of the state, marking the first measles-related death in New York in 30 years.
Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of a child in Lewis County after contracting measles.” Hochul blamed the federal government for undermining efforts to combat vaccine-preventable diseases, describing the death as a reminder of the dangers of reversing decades of progress in vaccination.
