Published 2 years ago

California declares state of emergency over monkeypox

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Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a monkeypox public health state of emergency in California on Monday. California accounted for 827 confirmed U.S. monkeypox cases as of Monday. It is the second-largest state tally after 1,390 infections documented in New York. The outbreak has infected more than 5,800 Americans, health officials say. The most populous state has declared a monkeypox emergency. Gov. Gavin Newsom said the declaration will help the state coordinate a government-wide response. The move came after a similar declaration in New York state on Saturday, and in San Francisco on Thursday.

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Times of India

California governor declares monkeypox state of emergency

The monkeypox virus spreads through prolonged and close skin-to-skin contact, which can include hugging, cuddling and kissing, as well as through the sharing of bedding, towels and clothing. People getting sick so far have mainly been men who have sex with men, though health officials note that the virus can infect anyone.

2 years ago·India

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The Guardian

California declares state of emergency over monkeypox

State is second in three days to make decision amid push to fight outbreak with vaccines, outreach and education

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

California governor declares monkeypox state of emergency

California's governor on Monday declared a state of emergency to speed efforts to combat the monkeypox outbreak, becoming the second state in three days to take the step.

2 years ago·Canada

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The Independent

All you need to know about monkeypox after global emergency declared

The most likely route of monkeypox transmission is close physical contact

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

California governor declares monkeypox emergency

California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency over monkeypox on Monday in a move aimed at bolstering vaccination efforts to slow the spread of an outbreak that has infected more than 5,800 Americans.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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CBC News

White House names co-ordinator to lead U.S. response to monkeypox

U.S. President Joe Biden is naming two officials to serve as the White House co-ordinators to combat the growing monkeypox outbreak, with California on Monday becoming the second state in three days to declare a public health emergency over the virus.

2 years ago·Canada

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