US government declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency - CNA

The United States has declared monkeypox a public health emergency, the health secretary said Thursday (Aug 4), a move expected to free up additional funding and tools to fight the disease. The declaration comes as the tally of cases crossed 6,600 in the Unit…

Biden earlier this month appointed two top federal officials to coordinate his administration's response to monkeypox, following declarations of emergencies by California, Illinois and New York. Fir… [+1038 chars]

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