New York declares measles emergency

By Jonathan Allen and Gina Cherelus
Updated April 10 2019 - 8:08am, first published 8:02am
A measles outbreak in New York seems mainly confined to the Jewish neighbourhood of Williamsburg.
A measles outbreak in New York seems mainly confined to the Jewish neighbourhood of Williamsburg.

A measles outbreak primarily among Orthodox Jewish children has prompted New York City to declare a public health emergency requiring people in affected areas to be vaccinated or face fines.

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