Governor Hochul said a child in Lewis County died after contracting measles, calling it New York’s first measles-related death in 30 years. The statement was released by the Office of the Governor of New York.
Hochul said measles is highly contagious and that vaccination remains the best protection against the disease. She described the death as a reminder of what is at stake when Washington erodes progress in protecting Americans from preventable illnesses. She said New York will continue to stand by proven public health measures and work to keep residents safe and healthy.
“This is New York’s first measles-related death in 30 years,” the statement said. “Measles is highly contagious,” it added, urging vaccination as the best defense.