Measles detected in New York: Hochul urges immunization to stop spread

State web portal to support access to vaccines and public health information launched

ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Kathy Hochul recently launched a new web portal to support access to vaccines and public health information in the wake of measles cases in New York state. Hochul joined State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald to update New Yorkers on the cases and encouraged everyone to ensure they are current on all recommended immunizations. There have been four total cases of measles in New York State so far this year, three in New Y…

NY officials urge vaccination as measles cases rise

Matt Caldwell administers the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine.(Mary Conlon / AP)New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she’s closely monitoring the spread of measles, including cases across the border in Canada and one in Suffolk County. While the overall risk to New Yorkers remains low, she urges everyone to get vaccinated due to how easily the virus spreads.“I know vaccinations have, for some reason, become a very divisive topic in recent years,” …

New York Governor Kathy Hochul sounds alarm for measles vaccine amid 4 confirmed cases

Governor Hochul launched a web portal to provide access on vaccines and public health information after cases of measles have been diagnosed in NY.

Measles detected in New York: Hochul urges immunization to stop spread

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- New York’s top elected official is urging residents to make sure they’re immunized against measles following several reported cases within the state in recent months.

Gov. Kathy Hochul gives update on state's measles response

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — Governor Kathy Hochul held a press conference on Wednesday to provide an update on the state's response to the nationwide measles outbreak. The governor was also joined by New York State Health Commissioner James McDonald. You can watch NEWS10's Anthony Krolikowski's report in the video player above and the full conference in the video player at the bottom of this article. Get the latest news, weather, sports and enter…

New York Governor Huo Chu confirmed on March 19 that there have been four measles cases in New York this year. To promote measles vaccination and provide public health information, a new website was launched on Wednesday to provide public response measures and raise awareness about the efficacy of the vaccine.