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June 2, 2022

Georgia reports first case of monkeypox virus

Georgia health officials said a suspected monkeypox virus case was reported in an Atlanta man. Outbreaks have been reported in 10 states across the country.

June 1, 2022

Monkeypox continues to puzzle scientists as it spreads to more countries

Scientists are trying to better understand why monkeypox is spreading rapidly across the world in regions that do not typically harbor the disease

June 1, 2022

Monkeypox and endemic diseases becoming more persistent, WHO says

The World Health Organization (WHO) cautioned Wednesday that outbreaks of endemic disease – like the monkeypox virus – are becoming more frequent and persistent.

June 1, 2022

New York monkeypox cases up to 4

New York has detected two more cases of what is presumed to be the monkeypox virus. There are now four cases in the state and 18 around the U.S.

May 31, 2022

WHO: Monkeypox not expected to become pandemic, much remains unknown

While monkeypox is spreading across the world, the World Health Organization said it does not expect the outbreak to become a pandemic – though much is unknown.

May 30, 2022

Monkeypox presents moderate risk to global public health, WHO says

In a report issued Sunday, the WHO gave a breakdown of the monkeypox virus' side effects, transmissibility and its presence in countries worldwide.

May 28, 2022

US monkeypox cases climb, another reported in Colorado

According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are 12 monkeypox cases in the U.S. Nearly 200 cases have been recorded worldwide.

May 27, 2022

WHO: Nearly 200 cases of monkeypox virus across more than 20 countries

Monkeypox virus is spreading across more than 20 countries and the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday that nearly 200 infections have been reported.

May 25, 2022

Monkeypox virus case 'highly likely' found in Finland

The monkeypox virus has "likely" been identified in Finland, according to officials at the Helsinki hospital district. Outbreaks in Europe and the U.S. have impacted primarily gay and bisexual men.

May 24, 2022

Gay, bisexual men at increased risk for monkeypox virus: CDC

While the virus is not a sexually transmitted infection, it can be transmitted in both personal and sexual contact.