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In the News Now: Mpox is a public health emergency
Monkeypox
Ector County reports first case of monkeypox
As of Friday evening, the patient has not been to the hospital and is isolating at home. They are reported to be doing very well.
Monkeypox
Ector County reports first case of monkeypox
As of Friday evening, the patient has not been to the hospital and is isolating at home. They are reported to be doing very well.
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Global monkeypox cases drop 21% in the last week, WHO says
It is a possible sign the outbreak may be starting to decline in Europe, according to an report issued Thursday by the World Health Organization.
Monkeypox
Monkeypox patients advised to avoid household pets
The CDC has for months advised people with monkeypox to avoid household pets, but the guidance is gaining new attention after a dog reportedly caught the virus.
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Back-to-school with COVID-19 variants and monkeypox outbreaks
Back-to-school is aligning with two high-profile virus outbreaks. Here's what you need to know as students return to classrooms.
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US will stretch monkeypox vaccine supply with smaller doses
The unusual step is an acknowledgment that the U.S. currently lacks the supplies needed to vaccinate everyone seeking protection from the rapidly spreading virus.
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VERIFY: Fact-checking common claims about the monkeypox virus
Dr. Amesh Adalja, the senior scholar at Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, is answering your questions about monkeypox.
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US declares public health emergency over monkeypox outbreak
The announcement frees up federal funding and resources to fight the virus that has already infected more than 6,600 Americans.
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When should you get tested for monkeypox?
As monkeypox case numbers rise in the U.S. and as health officials increase testing resources, here are key indicators of symptoms and when to get tested.
Monkeypox
Man with monkeypox says just being awake is excruciating
“You look at it, and it’s such an ugly virus. You look at it, and you recoil. And you think I don’t want to be anywhere near that," Wesley Wallace told us.
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