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Child with measles dies in Lewis County, first death in New York in 30 years
By Jasmine Rodriguez
Lewis County child is New York's first measles death in more than 30 years
David Nunez
David Nunez
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
David, a graduate of SUNY Cortland, has spent over seven years covering local government and political issues for the Syracuse New Times. His investigative work has often spotlighted transparency and accountability in local governance, making him a vital voice in civic journalism.
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LEWIS COUNTY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- The New York State Department of Health is announcing the first known measles-associated death in New York State in more than 30 years. The victim was a child, the health department said in a joint statement with the Lewis County Public Health agency. Neither agency released the child's age, gender [...]
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