Eight measles cases reported in New York's Westchester County

Eight measles cases reported in New York's Westchester County as officials fear the virus is spreading state-wide

By Mia De Graaf Health Editor For Dailymail.com

Published: 17:53 BST, 11 April 2019 | Updated: 20:23 BST, 11 April 2019

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Eight people have contracted measles in New York's Westchester County as health officials fear the outbreak is spilling across the state.

Six of the patients are siblings aged between six months and 14 years old, and two of them have been hospitalized. 

Westchester County neighbors Rockland County, where 168 people have contracted measles, prompting schools to temporarily ban unvaccinated children. 

Some of the Westchester patients fell sick after

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