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Monkeypox
Ector County reports first case of monkeypox
Monkeypox
Ector County reports first case of monkeypox
As of Friday evening, the patient has not been to the hospital and is isolating at home. They are reported to be doing very well.
Nation World
Global monkeypox cases drop 21% in the last week, WHO says
It is a possible sign the outbreak may be starting to decline in Europe, according to an report issued Thursday by the World Health Organization.
Monkeypox
Monkeypox patients advised to avoid household pets
The CDC has for months advised people with monkeypox to avoid household pets, but the guidance is gaining new attention after a dog reportedly caught the virus.
Nation World
Back-to-school with COVID-19 variants and monkeypox outbreaks
Back-to-school is aligning with two high-profile virus outbreaks. Here's what you need to know as students return to classrooms.
Nation World
US will stretch monkeypox vaccine supply with smaller doses
The unusual step is an acknowledgment that the U.S. currently lacks the supplies needed to vaccinate everyone seeking protection from the rapidly spreading virus.
VERIFY
VERIFY: Fact-checking common claims about the monkeypox virus
Dr. Amesh Adalja, the senior scholar at Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, is answering your questions about monkeypox.
In The News
In the News Now: Monkeypox is a public health emergency
A deep-dive look at monkeypox; what it is, where it came from, how it spreads and how to treat it. Hear from Dr. Fauci and other experts, as well as from a patient.
Nation World
US declares public health emergency over monkeypox outbreak
The announcement frees up federal funding and resources to fight the virus that has already infected more than 6,600 Americans.
Nation World
When should you get tested for monkeypox?
As monkeypox case numbers rise in the U.S. and as health officials increase testing resources, here are key indicators of symptoms and when to get tested.
Monkeypox
Man with monkeypox says just being awake is excruciating
“You look at it, and it’s such an ugly virus. You look at it, and you recoil. And you think I don’t want to be anywhere near that," Wesley Wallace told us.
Monkeypox
Ector County reports first case of monkeypox
As of Friday evening, the patient has not been to the hospital and is isolating at home. They are reported to be doing very well.
Nation World
Global monkeypox cases drop 21% in the last week, WHO says
It is a possible sign the outbreak may be starting to decline in Europe, according to an report issued Thursday by the World Health Organization.
Monkeypox
Monkeypox patients advised to avoid household pets
The CDC has for months advised people with monkeypox to avoid household pets, but the guidance is gaining new attention after a dog reportedly caught the virus.
Nation World
Back-to-school with COVID-19 variants and monkeypox outbreaks
Back-to-school is aligning with two high-profile virus outbreaks. Here's what you need to know as students return to classrooms.
Nation World
US will stretch monkeypox vaccine supply with smaller doses
The unusual step is an acknowledgment that the U.S. currently lacks the supplies needed to vaccinate everyone seeking protection from the rapidly spreading virus.
VERIFY
VERIFY: Fact-checking common claims about the monkeypox virus
Dr. Amesh Adalja, the senior scholar at Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, is answering your questions about monkeypox.
In The News
In the News Now: Monkeypox is a public health emergency
A deep-dive look at monkeypox; what it is, where it came from, how it spreads and how to treat it. Hear from Dr. Fauci and other experts, as well as from a patient.
Nation World
US declares public health emergency over monkeypox outbreak
The announcement frees up federal funding and resources to fight the virus that has already infected more than 6,600 Americans.
Nation World
When should you get tested for monkeypox?
As monkeypox case numbers rise in the U.S. and as health officials increase testing resources, here are key indicators of symptoms and when to get tested.
Monkeypox
Man with monkeypox says just being awake is excruciating
“You look at it, and it’s such an ugly virus. You look at it, and you recoil. And you think I don’t want to be anywhere near that," Wesley Wallace told us.
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