September 8, 2022 White House: Monkeypox cases in US are declining, but racial disparities worsening Monkeypox cases are declining in the United States despite worsening racial disparities in reported cases. Vaccination rates are increasing in the U.S.
September 6, 2022 Biden administration expanding monkeypox vaccine distribution with $20 million AmerisourceBergen contract The Department of Health and Human Services announced a $20 million contract with AmerisourceBergen to speed up delivery of monkeypox vaccines nationwide.
September 2, 2022 WHO allows public to help rename monkeypox, vows nothing 'ridiculous' Monkeypox is getting a new name and the World Health Organization wants the public to help, but they promised the virus will not be renamed anything "ridiculous."
September 2, 2022 EU supports change to injection method to stretch monkeypox vaccine supply According to the European Medicines Agency, European countries could stretch their monkeypox vaccine supply by administering the vaccine through intradermal injection.
August 31, 2022 Indiana University Health begins monkeypox testing at lab IU Health opened a lab that will be the primary testing site for monkeypox samples in Indiana. Monkeypox is a highly infectious disease and has spread rapidly across the country.
August 30, 2022 White House to send monkeypox vaccines to large gay pride events nationwide The White House unveiled a plan Tuesday to send monkeypox vaccines and support to gay pride events across the country to assist "communities of color" combating the virus.
August 30, 2022 Texas confirms first US death of person with monkeypox The state of Texas confirmed what is believed to be the first death of someone in the U.S. who has been diagnosed with monkeypox, although the cause is currently unknown.
August 25, 2022 Why monkeypox is making some college kids nervous right now As college students return to campus, some are nervous about their risk of picking up the monkeypox virus. Doctors and infectious disease experts shared tips for staying safe.
August 24, 2022 Switzerland looks to secure 40,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine Switzerland has announced that they plan on securing 40,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine for the public, and an additional 60,000 doses for their army.
August 23, 2022 British scientists behind crucial COVID trial pivot to monkeypox treatment research The British scientists behind one of the key therapeutic COVID-19 trials have turned their focus from COVID to monkeypox treatment research.