1st Monkeypox Case in Juvenile Reported in New York State
New York health officials this week reported the state’s first known case of monkeypox in a patient aged under 18.
First Human-to-Dog Monkeypox Transmission Recorded in France
A pet dog of a homosexual male couple has been confirmed positive for monkeypox in France in what is believed to be the first recorded case of human-to-dog transmission of the infection.
Biden Administration Declares Monkeypox a ‘Public Health Emergency’ Across US
The Biden administration on Thursday declared a public health emergency for monkeypox in a bid to unlock funding and more powers to deal with the virus, which officials say is primarily spreading among homosexual males.
First Probable Monkeypox Cases Reported in Missouri, Indiana
Two more states announced their first probable cases of monkeypox Saturday.
CDC Director Says Monkeypox Not Airborne
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky says that the virus that causes Monkeypox is not airborne.
More Than 1,000 Monkeypox Cases Reported to WHO: Briefing
LONDON—There have been more than 1,000 monkeypox cases reported to the World Health Organization in the current outbreak outside the countries in Africa where it more commonly spreads.
CDC Changes Monkeypox Mask Recommendation Amid Criticism
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week changed its monkeypox travel alert web page that had recommended people wear masks while traveling.
Monkeypox Cases in the US Rise to 21: CDC
The number of monkeypox cases in the United States has risen to 21 as of Friday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
WHO Says Monkeypox Epidemic ‘Evolving Rapidly’ as More Cases Reported
The World Health Organization (WHO) says it’s investigating more than 250 cases of monkeypox outside of Africa, although officials for the U.N. health agency say they don’t believe it will morph into a pandemic.
CDC Confirms More Monkeypox Cases Across US
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on May 26 confirmed nine monkeypox cases across seven U.S. states.
Monkeypox Outbreak Primarily Spreading via Sexual Contact: WHO Officials
The recent outbreak of the monkeypox virus in North America and Europe is primarily spreading through sex, according to World Health Organization (WHO) officials on Monday, while confirming about 200 cases so far.
WHO Warns Monkeypox Could ‘Accelerate’ as Cases Spread to Switzerland and Israel
Israeli and Swiss officials on Sunday confirmed monkeypox cases as the World Health Organization warned that the virus could accelerate during the summer months.