New York City reports death of 2 people who had monkeypox
New cases in the city have dropped significantly since the height of the outbreak in July.
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New cases in the city have dropped significantly since the height of the outbreak in July.
New York City is changing how it refers to monkeypox. Cases will now be called MPV.
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New York is taking steps to stop the spread of monkeypox.
On Wednesday, NYC's health commissioner gave an update on the latest on COVID-19, monkeypox, and polio.
Dr. Ashwin Vasan, New York City's health commissioner, gave an update on the latest on COVID, monkeypox, and polio. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
This comes as the FDA approves COVID boosters for kids as young as five. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the latest.
New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan provides the latest update on COVID, monkeypox, polio and more.
Hundreds of New Yorkers have now tested positive for monkeypox. Here's what you need to know from the city's health department.
The city is also expanding eligibility for who will be able to get the monkeypox vaccine.
More than 30,000 new monkeypox vaccine appointments will be available in New York City on Thursday.
New York City is reporting a significant drop in daily reported monkeypox cases since the height of the outbreak.
New York City released thousands more monkeypox vaccine appointments for first and second doses Friday. It comes as daily average cases have been dropping since the peak of the outbreak in August. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
New York City is also expanding monkeypox vaccine eligibility and shortening the time between doses.
New York City is expanding monkeypox vaccine eligibility and shortening the time between doses.
It's that time of year when germs start spreading fast, and there's a lot to be concerned about -- COVID, the flu, monkeypox, polio and even just the common cold.
The health department says over 16,000 appointments will go online Friday for both first doses and second doses.
People who got their first dose at least 10 weeks ago will be notified by text or email when they can make an appointment.
New York City will begin offering second doses of the monkeypox vaccines.
Officials in Harris County, Texas, are investigating the first possible monkeypox death in the United States. This comes as the White House plans to send thousands of additional vaccines to large-scale events around the country. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
Colleges and universities are alerting students about monkeypox and what to do it there's an outbreak on campus.
Colleges and universities are alerting students about monkeypox and what to do if there's an on-campus outbreak.
New York City has confirmed its first case of monkeypox in a child.
The case is believed to be linked to a household contact.
Appointments were made available at 6 p.m. Wednesday on the city's website or by calling 877-VAX-4-NYC.
