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Aug 16, 2024, 8:24 AM
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Southern African leaders meet amid mpox concerns and a political crackdown in summit host Zimbabwe
African leaders will meet in Zimbabwe on Saturday for a scheduled summit of the 16-nation Southern African Development CommunityAug 16, 2024, 8:24 AM
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Aug 15, 2024, 4:21 PM
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Mpox was declared a global public health emergency by the WHO. Now what?
On Wednesday, the WHO declared mpox to be a public health emergency of international concern. Experts explain what that means.Aug 15, 2024, 4:21 PM
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Aug 15, 2024, 1:11 PM
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Sweden reports 1st case of more infectious form of mpox first identified in Congo
Swedish health officials say they have identified the first case of a person with the more infectious form of mpox that was first seen in eastern CongoAug 15, 2024, 1:11 PM
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Aug 14, 2024, 6:47 AM
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A new global health emergency: What is mpox, where are the outbreaks and will the virus spread?
The World Health Organization has declared the increasing spread of mpox in Africa a global health emergency, warning the virus might ultimately spill across international bordersAug 14, 2024, 6:47 AM
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Jun 6, 2024, 1:31 PM
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Mpox public health campaign was successful but cases still occur at low levels in US: Study
A new study from UCLA published Thursday found the mpox public health campaign in 2022 was successful but that cases are still occurring at low levels in the U.S.Jun 6, 2024, 1:31 PM
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Mar 28, 2024, 5:55 PM
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Mpox cases nearly double what they were at the same time last year
Mpox cases are on the rise in the U.S., increasing to almost double what they were at the same time last year, according to new CDC data.Mar 28, 2024, 5:55 PM
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Aug 2, 2023, 4:29 PM
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First was COVID. Now China is facing an mpox crisis as cases spike
China is seeing cases mpox spike months after the WHO declared the public health emergency to be over. Here's what that means.Aug 2, 2023, 4:29 PM
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May 18, 2023, 1:00 PM
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2 doses of mpox vaccine were 86% effective against infection: CDC
A new CDC report published Thursday found the mpox vaccine was 86% effective at preventing infection when patients received both doses.May 18, 2023, 1:00 PM
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May 15, 2023, 4:27 PM
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CDC warns about potential risk of mpox ahead of summer gatherings
The CDC alerted doctors Monday about the potential risk of new mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, cases, warning that summer gatherings could lead to a "resurgence."May 15, 2023, 4:27 PM
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Feb 2, 2023, 3:11 PM
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A public health success story: How the mpox crisis was controlled within 6 months
Experts said the successful control of Mpox was due largely to the rapid deployment of vaccines and treatments.Feb 2, 2023, 3:11 PM
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Feb 1, 2023, 11:18 PM
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FDA issues warning letters to companies selling unproven mpox treatments
The Food and Drug Administration has sent several warning letters to companies allegedly selling unproven treatments and "cures" for mpox online.Feb 1, 2023, 11:18 PM
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Jan 5, 2023, 2:13 PM
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Mpox cases among women mostly affected Black, Hispanic Americans: CDC
A report from the CDC found that among the few hundred mpox cases diagnosed among women, Black and Hispanic Americans were disproportionately affected.Jan 5, 2023, 2:13 PM
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Dec 11, 2022, 9:02 AM
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How US came back from mpox outbreak
Experts tell ABC News that through vaccination and effective public health messaging, which at-risk people listened to, the U.S. was able to stem the mpox outbreak.Dec 11, 2022, 9:02 AM
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Dec 8, 2022, 1:02 PM
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CDC report shows how infectious mpox is and how important vaccination was in stemming outbreak
A new CDC report published Thursday has showed how important mpox vaccination was with cases being 10 times as high among unvaccinated people.Dec 8, 2022, 1:02 PM
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Oct 26, 2022, 1:00 PM
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Patients with weakened immune systems suffer severe effects, death from monkeypox: CDC
Immunocompromised patients are at high risk of suffering severe cases of monkeypox, and even death, according to a new report from the CDC published Wednesday.Oct 26, 2022, 1:00 PM
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Oct 17, 2022, 1:55 PM
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Monkeypox cases in US fall, hit lowest level since June: CDC
Data from the CDC shows that the 7-day average of monkeypox cases in the United States has fallen to 60, the lowest levels recorded since late June.Oct 17, 2022, 1:55 PM
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Oct 7, 2022, 6:17 AM
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Monkeypox has disproportionately impacted Hispanic and Latino men in US
Experts told ABC News Hispanic and Latino men in the U.S. have been disproportionately affected by the monkeypox outbreak compared to white Americans.Oct 7, 2022, 6:17 AM
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Sep 28, 2022, 2:50 PM
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Unvaccinated are 14 times more likely to get monkeypox, data from eligible shot recipients shows
Monkeypox vaccine data from the CDC found that people who haven't been vaccinated against monkeypox were 14 times more likely to get infected than vaccinated peopleSep 28, 2022, 2:50 PM
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Sep 27, 2022, 2:07 PM
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What's behind dramatic drop in monkeypox cases in the US
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates the monkeypox outbreak is slowing, with a 50% decline in the seven-day average of cases.Sep 27, 2022, 2:07 PM
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Sep 19, 2022, 1:56 PM
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Experts say elimination of monkeypox possible but containment still a challenge
Public health efforts toward behavior modification and vaccination are showing reassuring results.Sep 19, 2022, 1:56 PM
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Sep 14, 2022, 9:51 PM
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Senators press Biden administration on 'unacceptable' monkeypox response; officials defend their work
At a Senate hearing on Wednesday, senators on both sides of the aisle criticized the Biden administration's monkeypox responseSep 14, 2022, 9:51 PM
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Sep 13, 2022, 7:00 PM
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1st death due to monkeypox in LA County resident, officials say
The CDC and the Los Angeles Department of Public Health have confirmed the first death due to monkeypox in a Los Angeles County resident.Sep 13, 2022, 7:00 PM
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Sep 8, 2022, 9:05 PM
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Los Angeles County investigates death of person with monkeypox
Los Angeles County is looking into the death of someone who had been diagnosed with monkeypox, county officials said during a press conference.Sep 8, 2022, 9:05 PM
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Sep 6, 2022, 5:04 PM
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Black and Hispanic Americans are less likely to receive monkeypox vaccines: CDC
CDC data shows Black and Hispanic Americans make up the majority of monkeypox cases in the U.S. but are underrepresented when it comes to receiving vaccines.Sep 6, 2022, 5:04 PM
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Sep 2, 2022, 1:57 PM
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White House asks Congress for $47 billion for COVID, Ukraine, monkeypox, natural disasters
The White House asking lawmakers for $22.4 billion for COVID vaccines and treatments.Sep 2, 2022, 1:57 PM
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Sep 2, 2022, 5:16 PM
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Monkeypox cases are on the decline in New York City, data shows
City data shows monkeypox cases are declining, a sign that the outbreak is starting to ease.Sep 2, 2022, 5:16 PM
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Sep 1, 2022, 5:06 AM
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How K-12 schools are planning for monkeypox outbreaks as a new year starts
School officials and administrators reveal how they're addressing monkeypox as the outbreak looms and students head back to classrooms for the fall semester.Sep 1, 2022, 5:06 AM
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Aug 31, 2022, 11:57 AM
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US reports at least 31 cases of monkeypox among children
At least 31 children in the United States have tested positive for monkeypox, according to state officials across the country.Aug 31, 2022, 11:57 AM
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Aug 30, 2022, 6:38 PM
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Texas confirms death of monkeypox patient, but cause of death still under investigation
The patient was severely immunocompromised, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services, and died at a Harris County hospital.Aug 30, 2022, 6:38 PM
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Aug 30, 2022, 6:40 AM
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With enough monkeypox vaccine finally in hand, US seeks to make more shots at home
After acquiring enough monkeypox vaccines for the at-risk population of gay and bisexual men, there are talks within the Biden administration of expanding their targetsAug 30, 2022, 6:40 AM
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Aug 27, 2022, 10:23 AM
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Physician caring for infant hospitalized with monkeypox in Washington State details care of young patient
Officials from Seattle Children's Hospital confirmed to ABC News that their teams are currently caring for the infected baby.Aug 27, 2022, 10:23 AM
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Aug 24, 2022, 9:25 PM
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3 children in Georgia test positive for monkeypox: Officials
Three children in Georgia have now tested positive for monkeypox, newly updated state data has revealed.Aug 24, 2022, 9:25 PM
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Aug 24, 2022, 4:48 PM
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Some health officials struggling with new monkeypox vaccine injection method
The new intradermal technique requires just a fraction of a vaccine per shot.Aug 24, 2022, 4:48 PM
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Aug 24, 2022, 10:36 PM
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Monkeypox and children: What to know about testing, symptoms, treatments and more
Pediatric cases of monkeypox have been reported in states from Florida to California.Aug 24, 2022, 10:36 PM
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Aug 24, 2022, 10:02 AM
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After COVID and monkeypox, experts say outbreaks anywhere threaten citizens everywhere
Experts say people tend of focus on problems closer to home and tend to be unaware of diseases spreading beyond their borders.Aug 24, 2022, 10:02 AM
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Aug 22, 2022, 5:20 PM
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Monkeypox now reported in all 50 states
Every state has now reported at least one case of monkeypox, after Wyoming became the last state to confirm a case.Aug 22, 2022, 5:20 PM
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Aug 20, 2022, 10:18 PM
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New York reports 1st known case of monkeypox in a child
The New York State Department of Health reported its first known case of monkeypox in a child in New York.Aug 20, 2022, 10:18 PM
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Aug 19, 2022, 5:14 AM
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WHO monkeypox expert details challenges, next steps in emergency preparedness
Dr. Rosamund Lewis, the World Health Organization's Technical Lead for monkeypox outbreak, spoke with ABC News Live about the latest updates.Aug 19, 2022, 5:14 AM
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Aug 18, 2022, 1:36 PM
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White House to ship more monkeypox vaccines to states as cases climb past 13,500
The additional vaccines are made possible by the new injection approach, though it's not clear how widely its being embraced on the ground.Aug 18, 2022, 1:36 PM
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Aug 17, 2022, 6:10 PM
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Monkeypox vaccine not 'a silver bullet,' WHO says, as breakthrough cases emerge
Globally, more than 38,000 cases of monkeypox have now been confirmed, according to the CDC.Aug 17, 2022, 6:10 PM
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