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New York declared a state of emergency this Monday due to the increase in measles cases, while the state of Pennsylvania surpassed 1,000 infections in 2026, in a rebound that has led the US to record its worst year for measles since 1991.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued an executive order expanding the group of professionals authorized to administer measles vaccines to include paramedics, advanced emergency medical personnel, pharmacists, and midwives.
The order also allows healthcare professionals to request tests to detect the disease.
"No one should become seriously ill or die from a vaccine-preventable disease. That is why I have taken action to increase the number of healthcare professionals who can vaccinate and perform tests. These emergency measures will protect New Yorkers," said Hochul in a statement.
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According to the New York Department of Health, 108 cases were confirmed in the state this year as of October 3, with seven of them in New York City and 101 in the rest of the state.
In the statement, state senator Gustavo Rivera highlighted that "the worrying increase in measles cases is due to a decline in childhood vaccination, driven by misinformation, and is causing a public health emergency."
For its part, in Pennsylvania, authorities reported this Monday that 1,004 cases have already been recorded since the outbreak began last April west of Philadelphia, the state's largest city. Of these cases, 198 people have been hospitalized and five have died.
In total, the United States has recorded nearly 3,900 measles cases this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), making it its worst record since 1991.
Since the beginning of 2025, large outbreaks have occurred in several states across the country, including Texas, Utah, and South Carolina, which recorded 997 cases.
According to the CDC, the United States declared measles eliminated in 2000 thanks to high vaccination levels, but coverage among children has fallen below 95%, the level considered necessary to prevent sustained transmission. EFE
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