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id: ed3117b722
section: health
first_reported: 2026-11-11 03:00 EST
updated: 2026-11-11 03:00 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Measles spreads through Amish homes in Lewis County, N.Y.

Measles has spread through Amish homes in Lewis County, N.Y., and one person has died. Public health experts fear no end is in sight.

Section: [Health](/new-york/section/life.md) · Entities: [Lewis County](/new-york/wiki/lewis-county.md)

## Coverage

- [The New York Times – N.Y./Region](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/11/nyregion/measles-new-york-lewis-county-amish.html), 2026-11-11 03:00 EST: When Measles Came to an Amish Community, Many Suffered and One Died

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