What we know now
As of October 5, 2026, the New York State Department of Health lists a state disaster emergency in response to the ongoing outbreak. Its latest detailed release on the registered health-department domain reported 57 confirmed cases as of September 12: six in New York City and 51 elsewhere in the state.
The cited official sources describe this event as active as of Oct 5, 2026.
Cited update: New York State Department of Health
Where it has been reported
The cited record identifies New York.
These locations come from the cited sources and are not a personalized risk map.
See every source-supported area ↑Reported cases and outcomes
As of Oct 5, 2026, 57 reported cases.
The record does not provide totals for hospitalizations and deaths; missing values do not mean zero.
Return to the situation facts ↑What the source recommends
New York health officials urge residents to make sure they are up to date on MMR vaccination and to call ahead before seeking care if they have symptoms.
This guidance is attributed to the linked official source; check that source for changes.
See the event-specific guidance ↑How we verified this update
This record links 2 official sources.
The primary cited source is New York State Department of Health.
Counts and status are presented as of Oct 5, 2026; a later source update may change them.
The CDC link provides general condition background and does not verify this specific event.
Review this alert’s sources ↑Frequently asked questions
What is the current status of this event?
The cited official sources describe this event as active as of Oct 5, 2026.
Where has this event been reported?
The cited record identifies New York. These locations come from the cited sources and are not a personalized risk map.
How many cases have been reported?
As of Oct 5, 2026, 57 reported cases. The record does not provide totals for hospitalizations and deaths; missing values do not mean zero.
What is known about the cause or exposure?
The record identifies the pathogen as Measles.
What actions does the official source recommend?
New York health officials urge residents to make sure they are up to date on MMR vaccination and to call ahead before seeking care if they have symptoms. This guidance is attributed to the linked official source; check that source for changes.
How was this update verified?
This record links 2 official sources. The primary cited source is New York State Department of Health. Counts and status are presented as of Oct 5, 2026; a later source update may change them. The CDC link provides general condition background and does not verify this specific event.