Published 2 years ago

First pediatric monkeypox cases confirmed in US

Summary by Ground News

White House health officials on Friday said at least two pediatric cases of monkeypox have been confirmed as cases continue to rise. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), first shared news of the cases during a Washington Post Live interview on Friday. According to the CDC director, both cases originated from an individual within the community of men who have sex with men.

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Times of India

Japan detects first monkeypox case

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BBC News

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News18 India

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The Guardian

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The Hindu

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