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New York state reports first measles-linked death in over 30 years

South China Morning Post's headline. Reported by South China Morning Post, Channels Television, IOL.

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What the sources say, in brief

According to Channels Television, New York reported its first measles-related death in 30 years, involving a child who died in Lewis County in the north of the state, according to county and state health authorities. The South China Morning Post, citing the New York State Department of Health, said the death was connected to an ongoing measles outbreak and was the state's first known measles-associated death in more than 30 years. IOL also reported that authorities said on Monday that a child died after contracting measles. The South China Morning Post excerpt notes that Governor Kathy Hochul declared a State Disaster Emergency last month in response to the outbreak. The sources agree on the core facts, and the excerpts supplied do not describe further details.

Key points

  • Channels Television reported the child died in Lewis County in northern New York.
  • The New York State Department of Health said the child's death was connected to an ongoing measles outbreak.
  • The South China Morning Post said it was the state's first known measles-associated death in more than 30 years.
  • The South China Morning Post reported Governor Kathy Hochul declared a State Disaster Emergency last month.
  • IOL reported authorities said on Monday that a child in New York died after contracting measles.

What we know

  • A child died in Lewis County in northern New York, according to county and state health authorities, per Channels Television.
  • The New York State Department of Health said the death was connected to an ongoing measles outbreak, per the South China Morning Post.
  • The death is the state's first known measles-associated death in more than 30 years, per the South China Morning Post and IOL.
  • Governor Kathy Hochul declared a State Disaster Emergency last month in response, per the South China Morning Post.

Generated from the headlines and excerpts below and checked automatically: any number or name not present in the sources rejects the summary, and each bullet is checked the same way. Version 1.

New York state reports first measles-linked death in over 30 years. According to Channels Television, New York reported its first measles-related death in 30 years, involving a child who died in Lewis County in the north of the state, according to county and state health authorities. The South China Morning Post, citing the New York State Department of Health, said the death was connected to an ongoing measles outbreak and was the state's first known measles-associated death in more than 30 years. IOL also reported that authorities said on Monday that a child died after contracting measles. The South China Morning Post excerpt notes that Governor Kathy Hochul declared a State Disaster Emergency last month in response to the outbreak. The sources agree on the core facts, and the excerpts supplied do not describe further details. Covered by 3 publications. South China Morning Post: New York state reports first measles-linked death in over 30 years. Channels Television: New York Reports First Measles-Related Death In 30 Years. IOL: New York reports first measles-related death in 30 years.

Who is covering it

  1. South China Morning Post Hong Kong New York state reports first measles-linked death in over 30 years The New ⁠York State Department of Health ⁠said on Monday that a ⁠child in Lewis County had died in connection with an ongoing measles outbreak, marking the state’s first known measles-associated death in more than 30 years. Last month, Governor Kathy Hochul declared a State Disaster Emergency in res 7 h ago · Tier 2
  2. Channels Television Nigeria New York Reports First Measles-Related Death In 30 Years The child died in Lewis County in the north of New York, according to county and state health authorities. 3 h ago · Tier 2
  3. IOL South Africa New York reports first measles-related death in 30 years A child in New York died after contracting measles, marking the state's first death linked to the disease in 30 years, authorities said on Monday. 4 h ago · Tier 3

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