The United States has recorded roughly 4,000 measles infections, and New York State has declared a state of emergency as cases continue to climb, according to صحيفة الخليج. The outlet reported the developments on Wednesday, describing the resurgence as historic for the country.
The outbreak is not confined to a single state. Vietnam.vn reported a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, and بوابة الشروق reported a fifth death linked to the disease in that state. According to بوابة الشروق, the Pennsylvania outbreak is the worst seen in the United States since 1991.
Coverage of the situation has been widespread. اليوم السابع reported that measles is spreading in New York and that the state declared an emergency as infections rose. Another outlet, akhbaralyawm.com, carried a warning about a new wave of infection, framing the disease as knocking at the door.
The reports available do not specify the age of those infected, their vaccination status, or the measures attached to New York's emergency declaration. They also do not give a breakdown of cases by state beyond the Pennsylvania figures.
What to watch next: whether New York and Pennsylvania release updated case counts and details of any containment measures, and whether other states report similar rises.
