New York measles emergency declared in Brooklyn

Major Blud writes: New York's mayor has declared a public health emergency following a measles outbreak. All residents in the affected areas have been told to get vaccinated or face a fine. Under the order, any person living in the affected areas who has not been vaccinated must be immunised within 48 hours. Parents of children older than six months must get them vaccinated or show proof of immunisation.

There have been 285 cases in the area since 30 September. Of those infected, 246 were children, New York health commissioner Oxiris Barbot said.