NYC health officials discuss efforts to fight monkeypox outbreak
New York City health officials discussed their ongoing efforts to fight the monkeypox outbreak Wednesday.
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New York City health officials discussed their ongoing efforts to fight the monkeypox outbreak Wednesday.
More than 12,000 new appointments will be available starting at 6 p.m.
In just three short months, monkeypox has exploded in New York, with nearly 3,000 cases in the state - 90% of which are in New York City.
In just three months, monkeypox has exploded in New York. There are nearly 3,000 cases with 90 percent in New York City, CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul gives update on COVID pandemic and monkeypox outbreak in New York ahead of back-to-school.
Ahead of back-to-school this fall, COVID and monkeypox are top of mind for parents. As CBS2's Christina Fan reports, Gov. Kathy Hochul is juggling multiple public health crises, as the state prepares to enter the new school year.
Children are heading back to school this fall with relaxed COVID restrictions, but many parents still have concerns. We hear from a pediatrician about that, monkeypox and more.
As the start of the school year fast approaches, there's a lot weighing on parents' minds -- from the spread of monkeypox, to an influx of migrants, to cuts to New York City's education budget. CBS2's Christina Fan has the latest.
This comes as cases among children are starting to rise across the country.
New York state is reporting its first known monkeypox case in a child.
The White House says 1.8 million monkeypox vaccine doses will be available for states to order starting Monday.
Cases are up over 30% from just a week ago.
The Biden administration's monkeypox response coordinator said 1.8 million more doses will be available for jurisdictions next week.
HHS is also starting an initiative to distribute the vaccine at large events geared toward communities at the highest risk for monkeypox.
The reset at the CDC follows criticism to its response to COVID-19, monkeypox and other public health threats, CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
United States health officials say there are hundreds of thousands of monkeypox vaccines available.
U.S. health officials say there are hundreds of thousands of monkeypox vaccines available.
Concerned Bronx residents say while government tries to work out supply problems, they expect more outreach.
Concerned residents said more outreach is needed. Another concern is the CDC announced a change in guidance after a dog contracted the disease from its owners. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
There are now more than 2,000 confirmed cases of monkeypox across New York City, with the majority of them in Manhattan.
There are more than 2,000 confirmed monkeypox cases in the city.
There are now more than 2,000 confirmed cases across the five boroughs.
They plan to go over vaccination sites, testing and preventative measures. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
More than 9,000 new appointments in the city are expected to go online Saturday morning.
New York City and New Jersey are expanding ways to get the monkeypox vaccine.
