Sunday 31 March 2019

New York county bans unvaccinated minors in public as measles spreads

https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/new-york-county-bans-unvaccinated-minors-in-public-as-measles-spreads-20190327-p517yk.html

Notes:

  • >150 people are infected by measles in Rockland Country near NYC.
  •  Unvaccinated people < 18 yrs old are banned from public spaces.
  •  This law was intended for the people to acknowledge the danger
  • Civil rights criticized saying it is irrational.
  • Federal Judge refused the complains of unvaccinating parents 
  • CDC said that travelers have brought the disease from other countries

Summary:
In Rockland Country, more than 150 people are infected by measles. Children under 18, who are not vaccinated, are restricted from entering crowded public spaces. Executive Day mentioned  that this law was not intended to arrest people, but to make them realize how significant the matter is. Sussman from civil rights said that the law is irrational and suggested to separate people who are actually sick.

Your reflection on the article:
This is an article about the measles outbreak near New York City and argument on the new law. 
It is very informative and rational writing, because it provides opinion and the quotes from various groups. It also shows the claim of both sides.