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June 8, 2022

Texas reports first case of monkeypox as nationwide tally grows to 35

Health officials in Texas' Dallas County reported the state's first monkeypox virus case this week as the national tally of confirmed cases jumped up to 35.

June 8, 2022

Monkeypox guidance: CDC deletes call for masks on travelers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) deleted a recommendation for travelers to wear masks in its guidance on the monkeypox virus, citing "confusion."

June 7, 2022

US cases of monkeypox reach 31

The Centers for for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that there are now 31 monkeypox cases nationwide. The outbreak has infected people in 13 states.

June 6, 2022

Washington DC reports first potential monkeypox case this year

Washington, D.C. reported its first potential case of monkeypox after a resident who had reportedly traveled to Europe tested positive for a similar virus.

June 5, 2022

Hundreds of monkeypox cases reported worldwide: WHO

The World Health Organization has identified at least 780 cases of monkeypox across the globe, including at least 25 in the United States.

June 4, 2022

Monkeypox in the US: CDC reports 4 more cases

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows there are four new cases of the monkeypox virus across the country, bringing the total to 25.

June 3, 2022

US officials find 2 monkeypox strains

Officials found that there are two distinct strains of the monkeypox virus in the United States, suggesting the virus has been spreading for longer than initially thought.

June 3, 2022

NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak: Second death reported

Health officials in New York City report that two people have died and at least 24 were infected with Legionnaires' disease. The outbreak was located in the Bronx.

June 3, 2022

US cases of monkeypox rise to 21: CDC

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the number of reported probable monkeypox virus cases in the U.S. has risen to 21.

June 2, 2022

Probable monkeypox cases reported in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles County

Probable monkeypox cases were detected in Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles County on Thursday, health officials announced.