Monkeypox - Page 7

August 5, 2022

Monkeypox cases in Africa not concentrated amongst gay men, says WHO

Experts from the WHO and Africa CDC are reporting that monkeypox cases in Africa are not concentrated amongst gay men, unlike most other countries with outbreaks.

August 4, 2022

Biden administration declares monkeypox a public health emergency

The Biden administration on Thursday said it was declaring monkeypox a public health emergency, freeing up federal money and other resources to fight the virus.

August 4, 2022

India confirms first monkeypox death in Asia

India has reported the first confirmed monkeypox death in Asia on Monday this week. The government has assembled a monkeypox task force in an effort to combat the virus's spread.

August 4, 2022

Sudan detects first case of monkeypox in the conflict-wrecked Darfur region

Sudan has detected the first official case of monkeypox in the country. The case comes in the conflict-wrecked Darfur region. The positive case came from a 16-year-old student.

August 4, 2022

Monkeypox infections in India reach 9, just two days after first reported infection

As the monkeypox virus continues to spread across the globe, India has reported its ninth infection, just two days after their first confirmed case of the virus.

August 3, 2022

Public health emergency declared in San Diego over monkeypox

San Diego county health officials declared a public health emergency over monkeypox on Tuesday due to the vaccine scarcity and rising cases.

August 3, 2022

Fifth child tests positive for monkeypox in US

Five children have tested positive for monkeypox in the U.S., though only four of the cases are of U.S. citizens. Medical officials say young children are at greater risk.

August 2, 2022

Biden announces White House monkeypox response team with 3 states declaring emergencies

President Biden formed a team to coordinate and manage the White House's monkeypox response efforts Tuesday as the virus spreads in cities and states across the nation.

August 1, 2022

Underwhelming monkeypox response in Mexican and Brazilian raises criticism

With the monkeypox virus spreading quickly through Mexico and Brazil, some citizens are upset with how their governments are going about getting the virus under control.

August 1, 2022

Will monkeypox become another COVID or HIV?

Monkeypox has been reported in over 20,000 people in 75 countries, but there are reasons to believe it doesn't have the same potential as COVID or HIV.