World Health Organization declares monkeypox a global emergency
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Infant diagnosed with monkeypox in DC, officials say
An infant in D.C. tested positive for monkeypox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Monkeypox virus could become entrenched as new STD in the US
So far, over 2,000 virus cases have been reported in the U.S. Symptoms include fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, and bumps on parts of the body.
CDC expanding monkeypox testing with commercial laboratories
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced LabCorp will begin utilizing its largest clinical laboratory to increase nationwide testing capacity on monkeypox.
Monkeypox vs. COVID-19: How are they different?
“Right now, this is an outbreak and outbreaks can be stopped,” WHO told FOX Television Stations. As of Wednesday, there were 72 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the U.S.
WHO will rename monkeypox virus to counter concerns over stigma, discrimination
More than 1,600 confirmed monkeypox cases and nearly 1,500 suspected cases have been reported in 39 countries so far this year.
WHO creating vaccine-sharing mechanism to stop monkeypox amid inequity fears
The World Health Organization is creating a new vaccine-sharing mechanism to stop the outbreak of monkeypox in more than 30 countries beyond Africa.
Is monkeypox an emergency? U.N. gathering experts
The World Health Organization will convene its emergency committee to determine if the monkeypox outbreak that has mysteriously spread beyond Africa warrants being declared a global health emergency. More than 1,600 cases and nearly 1,500 suspected cases have been reported this year in 39 countries.
Maricopa County confirms 1st probable case of monkeypox in Arizona
The patient has been identified as a man in his 30s who is in isolation and recovering. Learn more about the virus, symptoms, and treatment.
Monkeypox won't turn into a pandemic, WHO expert believes
Monkeypox is known to spread when there is close physical contact with an infected person, their clothing or bedsheets.
Second suspected monkeypox case identified in Sacramento County
A second monkeypox case has been identified in Sacramento county. The suspected patient is in close contact with the first patient, according to health officials.
9 Monkeypox cases reported in 7 states, CDC says
Not everyone infected with monkeypox in the United States has traveled abroad, which indicates community spread, the CDC says.
Smallpox vaccine Jynneos can prevent monkeypox, CDC says
The CDC said they have a stockpile of a smallpox vaccine that is effective in treating monkeypox.
Monkeypox reported in Sacramento; 1st known case in California
A patient who traveled to Europe and came back to Sacramento most likely has monkeypox; the first known case in California.
Washington health officials investigate presumptive case of monkeypox
Washington health officials said Monday they were investigating a presumptive case of monkeypox in the state. It's one of less than ten confirmed or suspected monkeypox cases in the U.S.
Monkeypox likely spread by sex at 2 raves in Europe, expert says
A doctor says the leading theory to explain the more than 90 cases of monkeypox in a dozen countries including the U.S. was sexual transmission among gay and bisexual men at two raves in Spain and Belgium.
Biden on Monkeypox: Outbreak should concern 'everybody,' as health experts are baffled
The U.S. reported its first confirmed monkeypox case this week.
What is monkeypox? Scientists stunned by cases in US, Europe
“This is not the kind of spread we’ve seen in West Africa, so there may be something new happening in the West."
Year’s 1st case of rare monkeypox reported in the US
Meanwhile, officials tracking a European outbreak of monkeypox are investigating the possibility that the disease is being spread through sexual contact.
4 UK men infected with 'rare and unusual' cases of monkeypox, health officials say
British health authorities say they have identified four “rare and unusual” cases of the disease monkeypox among men who appear to have been infected in London and had no history of travel to the West African countries where the smallpox-like disease is endemic.