First locally acquired U.S. cases of more severe mpox strain reported
California health officials have reported two cases of a potentially more severe form of mpox that appear to be locally acquired.
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California health officials have reported two cases of a potentially more severe form of mpox that appear to be locally acquired.
It's unclear at this moment how the child contracted Monkeypox. Officials at Riverside University Health System were first notified about the positive diagnosis earlier this week.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first death due to monkeypox from a county resident.
On Thursday LA County Department of Public Health officials announced that a person with monkeypox had died, and they were investigating whether the death was directly related to the virus.
Orange County confirmed their first monkeypox case in a child, one of 126 in the county. Instances of a child contracting the virus are extremely rare.
The district says they are implementing additional disinfection protocols as a precaution. Amy Johnson reports.
As the number of monkeypox cases in Los Angeles County continues to grow, health officials have once again opted to expand the eligibility to include a number of different groups they believe to be more vulnerable to the virus.
During this unexpected shortage, L.A. County said it will still offer second doses to those who qualify.
Los Angeles County received only 28,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine, less than half of what was requested. Nicole Comstock reports.
Cases are up over 30% from just a week ago.
Todd called for more informed health care providers and faster responses from government officials.
Political Reporter Tom Wait looks at how LA County has been handling the distribution of emergency resources for monkeypox just as the Biden Administration announces a national state of emergency over the outbreak.
With more than 6,600 cases nationwide, the Biden administration has declared monkeypox a public health emergency, hoping to bolster the country's response to the virus which is rapidly spreading.
A group called Access To Prevention, Advocacy, Intervention and Treatment is helping to reach diverse and underserved communities.
The husband of the speaker of the house has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor driving under the influence charges in connection with a May car crash.
The Pasadena Public Health Department said the patients are all adults and recovering from the illness.
Kara Finnstrom reports from West Hollywood, where a monkeypox vaccination clinic is set to open Wednesday, as Los Angeles Board of Supervisors prepare to issue a proclamation of local emergency due to rising case numbers.
Kara Finnstrom reports on the recent declaration of emergency from California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday, which is set to be followed locally pending a vote by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
Leslie Marin reports from West Hollywood on Governor Gavin Newsom's declaration of a state of emergency over monkeypox, as cases continue to rise. Monday's proclamation will help the state bolster its vaccine distribution efforts.
The Encino clinic is one of four sites the county health department set up as part of a push to distribute some 4,000 vaccinations by Sunday.
Kandiss Crone reports from Encino where dozens of people at a pop-up clinic for the monkeypox vaccine waited in line for hours for the chance to get their shot.
The monkeypox outbreak continues to worsen. And the World Health Organization has now declared it a public health emergency.
The World Health Organization says the expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an "extraordinary" situation that now qualifies as a global emergency.
One case is in an infant who is a California resident and another is in a toddler who is not a U.S. resident, the CDC said.
As COVID-19 numbers continue to rise in the midst of yet another surge, health officials are also warning the public to remain vigilant as monkeypox numbers see a noted increase in both the United States and Europe.
