New York state declares monkeypox an imminent threat; San Francisco issues state of emergency over virus
Public health agencies for New York state and San Francisco issued monkeypox declarations Thursday to try to cope with the continued spread of the virus.
Public health agencies for New York state and San Francisco issued monkeypox declarations Thursday to try to cope with the continued spread of the virus.
Monkeypox has been declared an imminent threat to public health in New York as infections continue to rise, Dr. Mary T. Bassett, the state health commissioner, announced.
“This declaration means that local health departments engaged in response and prevention activities will be able to access additional State reimbursement, after other Federal and State funding sources are maximized, to protect all New Yorkers and ultimately limit the spread of monkeypox in our communities," Bassett said in a statement announcing the move.
New York man details experience with monkeypoxJuly 26, 202204:25And San Francisco declared a state of emergency, noting that 261 people had confirmed or probable monkeypox infections as of Wednesday.
Dr. Susan Philip, the city's health officer, said the order would allow flexibility as experts anticipate wider community spread. San Francisco has received 8,200 doses of the Jynneos vaccine, intended to prevent monkeypox and smallpox infections.
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