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WHO Declares Mpox A Global Health Emergency Amid African Outbreaks

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Earlier this week, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared mpox outbreaks in the region a public health emergency. Cases of the virus, also known as monkeypox, have been confirmed in children and adults in over a dozen countries. Vaccine doses are not widely available in Africa, and according to Associated Press News, a new form of the virus is spreading. At a briefing today, The World Health Organization declared it a global emergency, expressing concern that the virus could continue spreading outside the continent.

“This is something that should concern us all … The potential for further spread beyond Africa and beyond is very worrying,” WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus explained. Reportedly, mpox cases have been detected in 13 countries so far this year. 96% of all cases and deaths reported have been in Congo. Officials at the Africa CDC say that 70% of cases in Congo are in children below the age of 15. This group also accounts for 85% of deaths. There have been over 14,000 cases in Congo, claiming the lives of 524 people.

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New Version Of Mpox Spreads Through Africa

South African infectious diseases expert Salim Abdool Karim similarly expressed concern that the virus could continue spreading, noting that the new version of mpox has a death rate of roughly 3-4%. “We are now in a situation where (mpox) poses a risk to many more neighbors in and around central Africa,” he said. The new version of mpox, known as clade Ib, appears to spread primarily through sexual contact. This also seems to be behind these latest outbreaks in Congo.

“The detection and rapid spread of a new clade of mpox in eastern DRC, its detection in neighboring countries that had not previously reported mpox, and the potential for further spread within Africa and beyond is very worrying,” Tedros said at the briefing today. What do you think of the WHO declaring mmpox a global health emergency? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Monkeypox Virus Cases Recorded In All 50 States

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The monkeypox virus is now in all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia..  According to data from the CDC, Wyoming reported a single case of the virus on Monday, making it the final state in the country to do so.  There are now over 15,000 reported cases of monkeypox in the U.S. with New York leading the way with almost 3,000.  

READ MORE: U.S. Declares State Of Emergency Amid Monkeypox Virus Outbreak

This news follows as New York reports its first pediatric case of the monkeypox virus. New York will start administering low-dose monkeypox vaccines to expand access to more people.  State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett says data shows using one fifth of the current dose is just as effective for at-risk New Yorkers.  

California started administering the reduced doses last week.  Officials say the struggle will be getting the same amount of vaccine supply from the federal government.

The vaccine is currently limited to people who are at the highest risk in connection with the outbreak. 

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ICYMI: U.S. Declares State Of Emergency Amid Monkeypox Virus Outbreak

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Monkeypox virus cases are on the rise across the country.

The Biden administration is declaring the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency in the U.S.  White House COVID Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha, who is also helping on this front, says the decision gives the government more readily available options to fight the infectious disease. The first confirmed case of monkeypox virus in the U.S. came on May 18.

During a briefing Thursday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed that the virus is spreading rapidly.  She insisted the administration is working aggressively to end the outbreak as soon as possible, including the rapid dispersal of monkeypox vaccines. 

READ MORE: HEALTH REPORT: CDC Investigating Seven Monkeypox Cases, Issues Warning To High Risk Communities

The virus has been spreading primarily through direct physical contact.  More than 6,600 cases have been considered probable or confirmed since monkeypox was first found in the U.S.  New York is the epicenter of America’s monkeypox outbreak with the CDC saying New York has more than 1600 cases or nearly one in four of all U.S. cases. While cases have been detected in every state except Montana and Wyoming.

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U.S. Declares State Of Emergency Amid Monkeypox Virus Outbreak

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Monkeypox virus cases are on the rise across the country.

The Biden administration is declaring the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency in the U.S.  White House COVID Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha, who is also helping on this front, says the decision gives the government more readily available options to fight the infectious disease. The first confirmed case of monkeypox virus in the U.S. came on May 18.

During a briefing Thursday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed that the virus is spreading rapidly.  She insisted the administration is working aggressively to end the outbreak as soon as possible, including the rapid dispersal of monkeypox vaccines. 

READ MORE: HEALTH REPORT: CDC Investigating Seven Monkeypox Cases, Issues Warning To High Risk Communities

The virus has been spreading primarily through direct physical contact.  More than 6,600 cases have been considered probable or confirmed since monkeypox was first found in the U.S.  New York is the epicenter of America’s monkeypox outbreak with the CDC saying New York has more than 1600 cases or nearly one in four of all U.S. cases. While cases have been detected in every state except Montana and Wyoming.

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NY Senator Wants Defense Production Act Invoked To Boost Monkeypox Vaccine

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Senator Kirstin Gillibrand says the Defense Production Act should be invoked to produce more monkeypox vaccine. With the CDC now confirming more than 6,300 monkeypox cases across 48 states, the New York Democrat is calling on the Biden administration to use the Defense Production Act to ramp up production. 

On Tuesday, the Biden Administration named Robert Fenton, a top FEMA official to head the government’s response to monkeypox as the White House National Monkeypox Response Coordinator. 

The first confirmed case of monkeypox in the U.S. came on May 18. Monkeypox is a viral disease that occurs mostly in central and western Africa.  It has its name because it was first identified in laboratory monkeys.The monkeypox virus is now considered a public health emergency in Illinois, California, and New York. 

New York is the epicenter of America’s monkeypox outbreak with the CDC saying New York has more than 1600 cases or nearly one in four of all U.S. cases.  Gillibrand added we can build on the lessons of COVID and use the knowledge to act more decisively as we fight this disease.

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U.S. Health Officials Urge Admin to Declare Monkeypox A Public Health Emergency

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According to reports, U.S. health officials are considering declaring monkeypox a public health emergency.  With over three-thousand confirmed cases in 45 states, the Department of Health and Human Services is considering doing that, just like the World Health Organization did last weekend.  

READ MORE: HEALTH REPORT: CDC Investigating Seven Monkeypox Cases, Issues Warning To High Risk Communities

Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House COVID response coordinator, says that could happen if the U.S. doesn’t get the virus under control with testing and vaccines.  

While the virus is not connected to any deaths, the strain of monkeypox implicated in the current outbreak is tied to fever, lesions and severe pain that may last for weeks. In addition, vulnerable individuals, such as pregnant women, and children can have other complications.

As of today, New York is the epicenter of America’s outbreak with more than 1000 cases. The virus is spread through physical contact. They recommend to wash clothes and fabrics that you purchase before wearing.

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U.S. Health Officials Consider Declaring Monkeypox A Public Health Emergency

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According to reports, U.S. health officials are considering declaring monkeypox a public health emergency.  With nearly three-thousand confirmed cases in 45 states, the Department of Health and Human Services is considering doing that, just like the World Health Organization did over the weekend.  

READ MORE: HEALTH REPORT: CDC Investigating Seven Monkeypox Cases, Issues Warning To High Risk Communities

Dr. Ashish Jha, the White House COVID response coordinator, says that could happen if the U.S. doesn’t get the virus under control with testing and vaccines.  

While the virus is not connected to any deaths, the strain of monkeypox implicated in the current outbreak is tied to fever, lesions and severe pain that may last for weeks. In addition, vulnerable individuals, such as pregnant women, and children can have other complications.

As of today, New York is the epicenter of America’s outbreak with more than 900 cases. The virus is spread through physical contact. They recommend to wash clothes and fabrics that you purchase before wearing.

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