Mpox in the United States and Around the World: Current Situation
Dec 31, 2024 · CDC is working with public health partners in the United States and throughout Africa to monitor for mpox cases and increase surveillance capacity, in addition to other activities. Clade II mpox cases continue to spread at low levels in many countries around the world.
What to know about Mpox as it's declared a public health ... - Fox News
Aug 16, 2024 · Mpox (formerly monkeypox) has officially been declared a public health emergency by the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The African agency reported an increase in the...
U.S. prepares for possible arrival of more severe strain of mpox - NBC News
Sep 6, 2024 · Senior Biden administration officials said Friday that the United States is preparing for the possible arrival of a more severe version of mpox, which has taken off in the Democratic Republic of...
How worried should we be about mpox? - BBC News
Aug 22, 2024 · The rapid spread of mpox – what used to be called monkeypox – in parts of Africa has been declared a global emergency. A new form of the virus is at the heart of concerns, but there still ...
Here's what you need to know about mpox after CDC sent alert ... - ABC News
Nov 19, 2024 · Doctors are encouraging Americans not to panic about mpox even after a recent severe case was detected in California and federal health officials sent out a notice to physicians to be on the lookout for symptoms, especially in travelers from parts of Africa where the virus is more widespread.
WHO declares Mpox global health emergency - BBC News
Aug 14, 2024 · The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the mpox outbreak in parts of Africa a public health emergency of international concern.
U.S. confirms first case of more aggressive strain of mpox - NBC News
Nov 16, 2024 · Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, is a viral infection that causes painful lesions, often accompanied by flu-like symptoms. It is classified into two distinct groups: the more aggressive strain,...
Mpox: What you need to know about the latest public health ... - UN News
Aug 20, 2024 · WHO is scaling up response to curb a growing mpox outbreak in the African region. The swift spread of a new virulent strain of the mpox virus across Africa triggered the World Health...
Mpox declared public health emergency in Africa as ... - Fox News
Aug 14, 2024 · The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared the increasing spread of mpox a health emergency, warning the virus might spread across international borders.
Mpox | AP News
Nov 3, 2024 · Mpox cases in Congo may be stabilizing. Experts say more vaccines are needed to stamp out virus. Why is Congo struggling to contain mpox? The first 100,000 doses of mpox vaccine reach Congo. But it’s a fraction of what is needed. Congo reports more than 1,000 new mpox cases in a week. African authorities ask for vaccines.