New York County introduced a state of emergency because of a measles outbreak - ForumDaily
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New York County introduced a state of emergency because of a measles outbreak

Rockland County declared a state of emergency and prohibited children who were not vaccinated against measles from visiting public places. The ban followed the 26 week of a measles outbreak — the longest since the elimination of the disease in the United States in 2000, according to data from officials in New York.

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The ban came into force at midnight Wednesday, March 27. The ban applies to people younger than 18 who have not been vaccinated against measles. They cannot go to public places until they are vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella. The ban expires in 30 days.

There are exceptions. They concern those who cannot be vaccinated for documented medical reasons. Such persons are exempt from the ban.

“We believe this is the first such effort of its kind on a national level, and the circumstances we face here clearly warrant it,” Rockland County Executive Ed Day said at a press conference on Tuesday, March 26.

The outbreak began after seven unvaccinated travelers with measles entered the district in early October. As of Tuesday, 26 March, 153 confirmed the case of infection with this disease.

Rockland County has been battling a measles outbreak in recent months that has affected Spring Valley, New Square and Monsey. Officials had previously asked unvaccinated students not to attend school.

However, district officials faced “resistance” from people who did not want to abide by the recommendations of the health department, and this played a role in the decision to impose a ban.

Therefore, anyone found guilty of a violation faces six months in prison and / or a $ 500 fine. However, the district does not seek to arrest people, but a ban is rather a forced measure of attracting public attention.

Measles is a highly contagious disease. Young children with weakened immune systems and unvaccinated pregnant women are at greatest risk of severe complications. Measles is transmitted through airborne droplets and direct contact with the respiratory secretions of an infected person.

Measles is usually manifested in adults and children as an acute viral disease characterized by fever and rash. The rash usually begins on the face, spreads down the body and can spread on the palms and soles. The rash lasts for several days. Infected people are contagious from four days before the rash appears until the fourth day after the rash appears.

Rockland County health officials urge those who have a fever, a rash, or conjunctivitis (red watery eyes) to stay at home, not to invite guests, and not to go to public places. They should contact their health care provider, local clinic or local emergency room to prevent others from becoming infected.

Recall that a measles outbreak in Washington state led to state of emergency due to the fact that the increase in the number of vaccine opponents has led to the massive spread of the virus - at least 25 children and one adult have already suffered.

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