New form of mpox reported in US for 1st time
A U.S. resident who had traveled to eastern Africa is the first confirmed U.S. case of a new form of mpox.
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.
Health department officials report probably case of monkeypox at Camden County camp
Officials with the Camden County Health Department have announced a probable case of monkeypox at a camp in Gloucester Township.
University of Delaware employee tests positive for monkeypox ahead of fall semester start
The University of Delaware says an employee is isolating after testing positive for monkeypox ahead of the start of the fall semester.
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.
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 to avoid discrimination and stigmatization
WHO plans on having an open forum to rename monkeypox.
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.
'Definitely concerning': Philadelphia health officials call for more monkeypox vaccine doses
The monkeypox outbreak reached a concerning new threshold in the United States as the federal health regulators declared the virus a public health emergency.
Local communities, leadership raise concerns about spread of Monkeypox
There's a growing concern among Philadelphia's gay community about the health risks of Monkeypox and the stigma linked to it.
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.
