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A child in Lewis County, New York, dies in the state's first measles-associated death in more than 30 years, health officials say
New York health officials said Monday that a child in Lewis County had died in connection with the state's measles outbreak, the first measles-associated death in New York in more than 30 years. New York has recorded 178 measles cases this year, 170 of them outside New York City. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared an emergency over the outbreak in October, and officials said vaccination is the best protection against measles.
- From the LeftNBC News: New York reports first measles death in more than 30 years
NBC quotes the state health department's statement and Gov. Hochul and gives New York's 178 cases.
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- CenterUPI: Child in Lewis County, N.Y., dies after contracting measles
UPI quotes the joint state and county statement, Gov. Hochul and Pennsylvania's case and death counts.
Grade: B (82/100). Uses an unnamed source or unsourced number.
- From the RightFox News: Child’s measles death marks New York state’s first in more than 30 years amid outbreak
Fox quotes Gov. Hochul and the health department and says it asked HHS to respond to her comments.
Grade: A (100/100). No problems found.
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