NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Rockland County will not renew its measles state of emergency, first issued on March 26, County Executive Ed Day said Thursday at a press conference.
Day said there has been a decrease in measles month-to-month in the suburban New York City county, which has endured a measles outbreak.
"The number of cases per month has decreased, decreased by 29 percent in May, 63 percent in June and 42 percent to date this month of July," Day said.
He continued, "We will not stop until measles has been eliminated. We won't let this to take root in our county again. We will back of the effort with fines and court if needed."
He said a record number of vaccinations have been given.
Rockland County Health Commissioner Patricia Ruppert, also at the press conference, added, "While we are seeing success the outbreak is not over," she said, adding that the "message remains clear: if you have measles stay isolated."
Hundreds of residents got sick from the measles in recent months.
The first order barred unvaccinated children from schools and other public places, but it was struck down by a judge.
County health officials then imposed a limited order affecting measles-exposed people. It forced anyone with measles, or anyone had been in contact with someone infected with measles, to stay out of public places.
