Officials working on improving monkeypox vaccine rollout
Some experts fear if things don't change, the country will make the same mistakes it made during the vaccine rollout for COVID-19. CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
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Some experts fear if things don't change, the country will make the same mistakes it made during the vaccine rollout for COVID-19. CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
This as New Yorkers are searching all over for the vaccine. CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
The governor announced a disaster emergency Friday night, which will allow for increased access to vaccine doses.
New York is now the second major city after San Francisco to declare a health emergency over the monkeypox virus. It comes as nearly 1,300 people have tested positive across the five boroughs, and the city's health department says there are likely more undiagnosed cases. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
One day after Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency in response to the monkeypox outbreak, there are still questions about vaccine availability. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
The governor says the executive order will allow the state to respond more quickly.
The governor said more than 25 percent of the cases nationwide are in New York, mostly in New York City, CBS2's Astrid Martinez reports.
Late Friday, Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency as monkeypox cases continue to soar. The governor says more than a quarter of the country's cases are right here in New York and more vaccines and testing are on the way. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Many health care advocates say New York City and state are not taking monkeypox seriously enough. CBS2's Dave Carlin has details on what they're pushing for.
They are for residents who believe they may have been exposed or are at high risk for exposure.
The New York state health commissioner has declared the outbreak an imminent threat to public health.
The New York state health department has declared the monkeypox outbreak an imminent threat. New York City, which is considered the epicenter in the United States, is receiving 80,000 more vaccine doses, but CBS2's Dick Brennan spoke with people who say it won't make enough of a difference.
The number of monkeypox cases continues to rise in New York City, and now vaccine production is being ramped up to fight the outbreak. CBS2's Alecia Reid has details.
As of Tuesday, almost 1,100 cases of the orthopox virus were detected in New York City, presumed to be monkeypox.
In Westchester, due to overwhelming demand, the county says it will host a second monkeypox vaccine clinic.
There is growing concern about the name "monkeypox" and the stigma it may create. CBS2's Alecia Reid says New York City officials are demanding the name of the disease be changed immediately.
It comes as the White House and Gov. Kathy Hochul are stepping up their efforts to reduce the number of cases. CBS2's Alicia Reid has more.
They're calling on the World Health Organization to change the name, which they say has created a stigma and could put vulnerable communities at risk. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
There are now nearly 1,100 cases of monkeypox in New York City.
With nearly 1,100 cases of monkeypox in New York City, Gov. Kathy Hochul says the state is expanding monkeypox testing.
There are nearly 2,900 confirmed monkeypox cases across 44 states, but New York remains the epicenter.
There are nearly 2,900 confirmed monkeypox cases across 44 states, but New York remains the epicenter.
More than 100 members of Congress sent a letter to the White House.
CBS2's Jessica Moore spoke with one man who is suffering with the disease right now, and trying to raise awareness and support for others.
Jeff Galaise is trying to raise awareness and support for others, CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
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Jack Hughes had two goals and three assists as the Devils beat the Capitals 7-3 on Thursday night.
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The New York City Council wants to make subways and buses free for some low-income riders through the city-run Fair Fares Program.
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Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
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