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.
The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency over the spread of mpox in Africa, but says it's not the next coronavirus.
Health officials around the world are keeping a close eye on an outbreak of mpox, formerly called monkeypox, in Africa.
Health officials around the world are keeping a close eye on an outbreak of mpox, formerly called monkeypox, in Africa. Max Darrow reports. (8-17-24)
The World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the mpox outbreaks in Africa are a global emergency, with cases confirmed among children and adults in more than a dozen countries.
Public health officials came armed with a serious message for Pride Month: Get vaccinated against mpox.
With an mpox (aka monkeypox) outbreak ongoing in Africa, global health experts are warning people at higher risk of contracting the virus to take precautions.
With an mpox (aka monkeypox) outbreak ongoing in Africa, global health experts warn people at higher risk to take precautions. Max Darrow reports. (6-29-24) Website: http://kpix.com YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/CBSSanFrancisco Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CBSSanFrancisco Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/KPIXtv Twitter: http://twitter.com/KPIXtv
After weeks of few to no cases in the U.S., Chicago health officials warned of a "resurgence" in mpox.
Gov. Gavin Newsom rescinded the statewide emergency declaration for mpox this week, citing that state residents are no longer in "extreme peril" due to the virus.
The World Health Organization urged countries to adopt the new name for the disease, citing the "ongoing negative impact" of the original.
The San Francisco Department of Public Health announced Thursday that a public health emergency declaration for monkeypox (MPX) will end on Oct. 31 as cases have dropped to less than one per day.
A Los Angeles County resident with a compromised immune system has died from monkeypox, local health officials announced Monday.
Health officials in Contra Costa County announced Tuesday that eligibility has expanded for the monkeypox (MPX) vaccine, as supplies increase.
Oakland Pride returned Sunday for the first time since the pandemic as cheerful crowds filled several city blocks for the all-day festival.
The LGBT community in the East Bay came together for the 12th annual Pride parade in Oakland Sunday and monkeypox was on many minds. Shawn Chitnis reports. (9-4-22)
Health officials in San Francisco on Wednesday announced plans to proceed with providing second doses of the Jynneos vaccine to help curb the spread of the MPX virus starting next week.
After almost three months of rampant spread, the number of monkeypox infections in San Francisco is steadily declining. Though hopeful, state and local leaders are still cautiously calling on the federal government to issue more vaccines in an equitable way, both in San Francisco and across California.
Health officials in San Francisco are now calling monkeypox "m-pox" as local cases continue to rise to alarming numbers this week.
The city of San Francisco will receive another 1,600 vials of monkeypox vaccine in the coming days, making some 8,000 doses available to high-risk residents, the city's public health department said Monday.
Facing a monkeypox vaccine shortage, the FDA authorized a new dosing strategy last week. Reed Cowan reports. (8-19-22)
Although the recent outbreak of monkeypox cases seem to primarily spread through sexual contact between men, a recent case documented at Stanford University raises questions about transmissibility.
A group of infectious disease experts at Stanford University documented a recent monkeypox case with circumstances different from most cases. Max Darrow reports. (8-18-22)
The Biden administration is boosting its efforts to get more monkeypox vaccine to cities that need them. Natalie Brand reports.
Contra Costa Health Services recently announced that an increase in monkeypox vaccine supply enabled the county to open online appointment booking without a waiting list.
