Lewis County (NY)

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November 2, 2026 Joseph Goldstein

Child Dies From Measles in New York State’s First Fatal Case in 30 Years

Gov. Kathy Hochul said that the death in Lewis County reflected eroding vaccination levels. The state is experiencing a significant outbreak of the viral illness.