The US has seen a resurgence of measles cases, with New York Governor Kathy Hochul declaring a statewide disaster emergency amid the outbreak.[8092048][8068727] Measles cases have been reported in under-immunised rural communities, with 108 cases reported in New York this year.[8068727] The outbreak has already killed five people in neighbouring Pennsylvania, highlighting the need for increased vaccination rates.[8068727] New York's declaration of a disaster emergency expands who can administer MMR vaccines, a move aimed at combating the outbreak.[8068727] The US had largely eliminated measles by 2000, but has seen several outbreaks in recent years due to declining vaccination rates.[8092048]