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.
Infant diagnosed with monkeypox in DC, officials say
An infant in D.C. tested positive for monkeypox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Monkeypox continues spreading across North Texas
There are 76 cases of monkeypox that have been reported in the state over the last month. 28 of those cases are from the North Texas region. Officials say vaccines are the best way to prevent symptoms, but not everyone who wants one can get one.