First gambling-related death in New York in 30 years, governor points to government

A child has died from measles in New York, marking the first death from the disease in over 30 years. Governor Kathy Hochul expressed her condolences and emphasized the importance of vaccination. Health officials urged residents to check their vaccination status, highlighting the effectiveness of the MMR vaccine. The incident has been linked to a decline in vaccination confidence, exacerbated by misinformation from political figures. The U.S. has seen a significant rise in measles cases, prompting Hochul to declare a state of emergency to increase vaccination efforts.