New form of mpox reported in US for 1st time
A U.S. resident who had traveled to eastern Africa is the first confirmed U.S. case of a new form of mpox.
A U.S. resident who had traveled to eastern Africa is the first confirmed U.S. case of a new form of mpox.
Monkeypox outbreak may have peaked in US, but still widespread: officials
The virus has mainly spread among gay and bisexual men, though health officials continue to stress that anyone can be infected.
The virus has mainly spread among gay and bisexual men, though health officials continue to stress that anyone can be infected.
CDC: Monkeypox cases increase to 104 in Michigan
The CDC recommends anyone experiencing symptoms of MPV to contact their healthcare providers for evaluation.
The CDC recommends anyone experiencing symptoms of MPV to contact their healthcare providers for evaluation.
WHO to rename monkeypox to avoid discrimination and stigmatization
WHO plans on having an open forum to rename monkeypox.
WHO plans on having an open forum to rename monkeypox.
College students have mixed reactions on monkeypox concerns as campuses prep for fall
“It definitely does concern me because everyone has this mindset that Covid is over, everyone is coming back, and it’s like all over," said Trenton Michael. "I feel like people are going to be more readily reckless.”
“It definitely does concern me because everyone has this mindset that Covid is over, everyone is coming back, and it’s like all over," said Trenton Michael. "I feel like people are going to be more readily reckless.”
Gay couple attacked, accused of having monkeypox in Northwest DC
A young, gay couple tells FOX 5 they were attacked in D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood simply due to their sexual orientation.
A young, gay couple tells FOX 5 they were attacked in D.C.’s Shaw neighborhood simply due to their sexual orientation.
State health officials work to contain monkeypox amid public health emergency
"We need resources including contact tracing, therapeutics and of course, the vaccine - which is in high demand right now," she said. "We currently in the state have just over 7,600 doses of the vaccine."
"We need resources including contact tracing, therapeutics and of course, the vaccine - which is in high demand right now," she said. "We currently in the state have just over 7,600 doses of the vaccine."
Where to get a monkeypox vaccine in Detroit
While case numbers remain low in Michigan, they've doubled in the past week. On Thursday, the U.S. declared monkeypox a public health emergency.
While case numbers remain low in Michigan, they've doubled in the past week. On Thursday, the U.S. declared monkeypox a public health emergency.
US declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The U.S. has declared a public health emergency to bolster the federal response to the outbreak of monkeypox that already has infected more than 6,600 Americans.
The U.S. has declared a public health emergency to bolster the federal response to the outbreak of monkeypox that already has infected more than 6,600 Americans.
How are dormant diseases making a comeback?
Two diseases that are usually dormant in the United States – monkeypox and polio – have been found in the country. How is this possible?
Two diseases that are usually dormant in the United States – monkeypox and polio – have been found in the country. How is this possible?
Monkeypox cases should increase awareness - but not panic - say doctors
The state health department says it is currently investigating 23 cases in Michigan.
The state health department says it is currently investigating 23 cases in Michigan.
World Health Organization declares monkeypox a global emergency
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Monkeypox virus could become entrenched as new STD in the US
So far, over 2,000 virus cases have been reported in the U.S. Symptoms include fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, and bumps on parts of the body.
So far, over 2,000 virus cases have been reported in the U.S. Symptoms include fever, body aches, chills, fatigue, and bumps on parts of the body.
Oakland County forms monkeypox task force
The Oakland County monkeypox task force will create communication, education, and vaccination plans for when the county has more doses.
The Oakland County monkeypox task force will create communication, education, and vaccination plans for when the county has more doses.
Oakland County launching monkeypox taskforce
Michigan has confirmed 19 cases of monkeypox since the outbreak of infections began.
Michigan has confirmed 19 cases of monkeypox since the outbreak of infections began.
Monkeypox cases in Michigan grow to 13, CDC says
The virus spreads through direct contact with infectious rashes and scabs, as well as bodily fluids.
The virus spreads through direct contact with infectious rashes and scabs, as well as bodily fluids.
2nd case of monkeypox confirmed in Detroit
Michigan is one of 34 states with known cases of the virus, which is believed to be from the same family as smallpox, but with milder symptoms.
Michigan is one of 34 states with known cases of the virus, which is believed to be from the same family as smallpox, but with milder symptoms.