New York has recorded its first measles-related death in more than 30 years, officials said on Nov. 2.
“I’m heartbroken to learn that a child in Lewis County has died from measles,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wrote in a post on X. “My heart goes out to their family and everyone who knew and loved them.”
The New York State Department of Health and Lewis County Public Health said that the death was “associated with the ongoing measles outbreak” and extended their condolences to the family of the child.
Officials have not released more details on the child, such as their age, gender, and vaccination status. They have not said whether measles is listed on the child’s death certificate as a cause of death….