US declares monkeypox a health emergency, Georgia doctor breaks down the basics
Georgia has become one of the top epicenters for the monkeypox outbreak. As the Biden Administration declares the outbreak a public health emergency, one Atlanta doctor is hoping the move with help states contain the virus.
US declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
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.
DeKalb County opening new monkeypox vaccination appointments as cases rise
DeKalb County health officials are offering another chance for eligible residents to get vaccinated for monkeypox, but appointments are expected to go quickly. As of today, Georgia has over 500 confirmed cases of the virus.
Where to find monkeypox vaccines in metro Atlanta
Vaccines are in limited supply or unavailable in most places. Here is how metro Atlanta health departments are distributing vaccines to patients.
NYC declares monkeypox outbreak a 'public health emergency'
In a statement, Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan declared that the city's monkeypox outbreak was a "public health emergency" in order to fight the spread of the virus.
Demand for monkeypox vaccine outpaces supply in Atlanta metro area
With growing concerns that the monkeypox outbreak could turn into another pandemic, local health offices have been flooded with requests for the monkeypox vaccine.
More monkeypox vaccines expected to head to Georgia amid rising cases, demand
Demand is so high for the monkeypox vaccine that it only took four minutes for all the spots at the DeKalb County clinic and its waitlist to fill up.
Georgia man describes contracting, living through monkeypox
So far, doctors said the only treatment is to get through it, although there are pain medicines and topical ointments.
Georgia reports first case of monkeypox in adult woman
The Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed the state's first positive case of one adult woman, who reported having close personal contact with a man previously diagnosed with monkeypox.
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.
Georgia now has 158 monkeypox cases, the fifth-highest number in the country
An Atlanta infectious diseases physician treating a handful of the state's 158 monkeypox patients says their symptoms can range from mild to intensely painful.