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.
Fort Worth ISD confirms monkeypox diagnosis at one of its campuses
Tarrant County Public Health notified the district that someone at Arlington Heights High School tested positive.
Dallas County hosts pop-up monkeypox vaccine clinic
Dallas County Health and Human Services announced a pop-up monkeypox vaccination clinic in Oak Lawn this weekend.
Monkeypox detected in 3 Dallas County children
Dallas County Health and Human Services released new detailed information about the people who have tested positive for the virus, including a breakdown of the ages of those infected.
Keller ISD confirms monkeypox diagnosis at one of its campuses
Keller ISD has confirmed someone has been diagnosed with monkeypox at one of its schools.
Monkeypox vaccine eligibility expands in Dallas County
The county has slowly expanded who can get the vaccine as cases spread across the U.S. and Texas.
50,000 monkeypox vaccines set aside for gay pride events, health officials say
At least a dozen U.S. pride events are scheduled over the next two months.
Dallas County expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility
Dallas County expanded its requirements to get the monkeypox vaccine beginning Wednesday and is opening a new vaccination clinic.
First child case of monkeypox in Texas concerns health officials
Monkeypox appears to have spread to a child in Texas. It has some parents and doctors concerned as it's not clear how it happened.
Owners spread monkeypox to their dog, doctors report
Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus.
WHO to rename monkeypox over stigmatization concerns
Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease.
Monkeypox vaccine registration now available in Denton County
This year, Denton County has reported 17 cases of monkeypox.
Texas health commissioner describes state's continued response to COVID-19, monkeypox
The Texas health commissioner addressed the state's latest public health priorities as they continue to deal with COVID-19 and the rise in monkeypox cases.
Monkeypox virus: Symptoms, vaccines and testing
From how the virus spreads, to who is eligible to get vaccines. Some of the answers to the most commonly asked questions about monkeypox.
Dallas County declares emergency after 'significant increase' in monkeypox cases
Dallas County currently has more monkeypox cases than any other county in Texas.
Dallas County declares monkeypox outbreak an emergency
Dallas County has confirmed more than 200 cases of the virus in 2022. The most of any county in the state.
US declares public health emergency over monkeypox outbreak
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.
Texas monkeypox cases rising, Dallas County has most in the state
More vaccines are needed according to Dallas County Health and Human Services director Dr. Philip Huang.
Dallas County to expand eligibility for monkeypox vaccine as outbreak grows
With more than 160 cases, Dallas County has the largest outbreak in the state. One of the biggest concerns for people who believe they may be at risk is access to a vaccine. Monday, the county announced it’s expanding that access.
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.