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Lewis County child is New York's first measles death in more than 30 years
By David Nunez
Child with measles dies in Lewis County, first death in New York in 30 years
Jasmine Rodriguez
Jasmine Rodriguez
Bureau Chief · Syracuse, NY
Jasmine has over 15 years of journalism experience, starting her career at the Syracuse Post-Standard after graduating from Syracuse University. Her insightful leadership has guided reporting teams through several major local stories, earning her awards for investigative journalism. Jasmine is committed to highlighting underreported issues within the community while fostering a culture of transparency.
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Lowville, N.Y. — A child with measles in Lewis County has died, marking the first known measles-related death in New York state in more than three decades, according to state and county health officials. The state Department of Health and Lewis County Public Health announced the death Monday.
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