NY declares state disaster emergency for monkeypox outbreak
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul late Friday declared New York’s rapidly spreading monkeypox outbreak a state disaster emergency as authorities raced to distribute vaccines to curb the virus’ spread. The measure comes as New York’s monkeypox infection count approached nearly 1,400 cases, with most infections in New York City, which is the epicenter of the […]
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Should travelers be worried about monkeypox? Here’s what to know
As monkeypox spreads, travelers may be concerned about the risk to their health. But with travel demand high as the coronavirus pandemic eases, Dr. Michael Phillips, chief epidemiologist at NYU Langone Health, said those looking to take a trip should not worry. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared monkeypox a global health emergency over the weekend, and more […]
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CDC reports the first two monkeypox cases in children in the US
The two cases are unrelated and probably the result of household transmission, the CDC said. One case is a toddler who is a resident of California. The other is an infant who is not a US resident. Public health officials are investigating how the children were infected. Both have symptoms but are in good health […]
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WHO declares growing monkeypox outbreak global health emergency
Dive Brief: The World Health Organization on Saturday declared the fast-spreading monkeypox outbreak a global health emergency, strengthening a coordinated international response to slow transmission and protect vulnerable groups. HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra called the WHO’s declaration a “call to action” for the global health community. “We are determined to accelerate our response in the […]
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WHO declares global health emergency over monkeypox outbreak
Declaration is WHO’s highest level of alert Tedros breaks deadlock on advisory committee Decision welcomed as way to stem disease’s spread July 23 (Reuters) – The rapidly spreading monkeypox outbreak represents a global health emergency, the World Health Organization’s highest level of alert, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Saturday. The WHO label – […]
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Pavlo Gonchar | Lightrocket | Getty Images The World Health Organization has activated its highest alert level for the growing monkeypox outbreak, declaring the virus a public health emergency of international concern. The rare designation means the WHO now views the outbreak as a significant enough threat to global health that a coordinated international response […]
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Second meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) Emergency Committee regarding the multi-country outbreak of monkeypox
The WHO Director-General is hereby transmitting the Report of the second meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) Emergency Committee regarding the multi-country outbreak of monkeypox, held on Thursday, 21 July 2022, from 12:00 to 19:00 CEST. The WHO Director-General is taking the opportunity to express his sincere gratitude to the Chairs and Members […]
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FACT SHEET: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Response to the Monkeypox Outbreak
Since the first reported case of monkeypox in the United States on May 18, HHS has communicated public health information about the virus to patients and health care providers, provided access and substantially increased supply of vaccines and treatments, and significantly expand the availability of tests. HHS has distributed nearly 200,000 JYNNEOS vaccines in recent […]
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Monkeypox vaccines in short supply at public health clinics across US
SAN FRANCISCO – As lines stretched around the block at San Francisco General Hospital with people waiting to get vaccinated against monkeypox, public health officials said Wednesday the city had only 50 remaining doses. It’s one of multiple cities reporting surging demand for the vaccine. The disease, a milder cousin of smallpox, was first found in the United […]
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COVID, monkeypox : Goats and Soda : NPR
Dr. Atul Gawande delivers a speech in 2015. In January 2022, he became the head of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s work in global health. Lisa Lake/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Lisa Lake/Getty Images Dr. Atul Gawande delivers a speech in 2015. In January 2022, he became the head of the U.S. Agency […]
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