Child’s measles death is New York’s first in 30 years
The death comes amid a large US outbreak, with cases reported in 47 states.
Wednesday 4 November · 06:02 · 1 min read
In 30 seconds
- Authorities said a child in Lewis County, New York, died after contracting measles, the state’s first measles-related death in 30 years. [1] [1]
- By October 29, the United States had reported 4,834 measles cases across 47 states, according to the CDC. [1] [1]
- New York’s governor had declared a state emergency in October after outbreaks in New York and neighboring states. [1] [1]
What happened
A child in Lewis County died after contracting measles, county and state health authorities said. New York Governor Kathy Hochul said it was the state’s first measles-related death in 30 years. The death occurred as the United States was experiencing its worst measles outbreak in 35 years, with 4,834 cases reported in 47 states by October 29.
Why it matters
Measles can cause severe illness and, in some cases, death. The report describes the situation in the United States and does not report a related change or impact in Cambodia.
Background
The United States declared measles eradicated in 2000 after vaccination campaigns, but the disease has returned in recent years. The article says measles can cause fever, breathing symptoms and rash, and in severe cases pneumonia or brain inflammation.
Key terms
- Measles
- A contagious disease that can cause fever, breathing symptoms and a rash.
- Eradicated
- No longer spreading as an established disease in a specified place.
Sources (1)
[1] Cambodianess New York Reports First Measles-Related Death In 30 Years 3 Nov Read originalWas this explainer clear?
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