A county in New York state has declared a state of emergency following a severe outbreak of measles. Rockland County, on the Hudson River north of New York City, has barred unvaccinated children from public spaces after 153 cases were confirmed. Violating the order will be punishable by a fine of $ 500 (£378) and […]
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New York's Rockland County Bars Unvaccinated Minors From Public Spaces
New York’s Rockland County is going to extremes to combat its measles problem: The populous county near New York City is set to declare a state of emergency and bar minors who have not been vaccinated for the disease from public spaces beginning Wednesday. The ban will last for 30 days, or until the minor […]