monkeypox
As monkeypox cases have increased, New York State awaits an additional 1.8 million doses of the monkeypox vaccine that will be available to states on Monday. According to Monroe County Executive Adam Bello, while vaccine appointments are available for those considered to be at higher risk of contracting the virus, supplies of the vaccine remain […]
It looks like the U.S. will declare a public health emergency for monkeypox. This will allow the federal government to respond to the monkeypox outbreak by freeing up funding and resources. There are 6,600 Americans that have been infected with the virus. Monkeypox could cause fever, chills, body aches, fatigue, and pimple-like bumps on the […]
As cases continue to rise, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) is calling on the Biden administration to increase the domestic production and access to monkeypox vaccines. According to state leaders, nearly one-in-four monkeypox cases in America are in New York. Sen. Gillibrand stated: “So far, New York State has been allotted 170,000 vaccine doses […]
After the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) approved Quest Diagnostics’ recent application or testing to identify Monkeypox, we are now able to further expand the state’s testing capacity. The testing uses real-time PCR technology to test samples from individuals who are showing symptoms of Monkeypox, such as vesicular rashes or pustules. New York […]
As of yesterday, Monroe County has recorded its first case of monkeypox. This news comes days after it was reported in Erie County. Monroe County’s health department says the risk to the public remains low. In a statement from the county: “Due to social networks and patterns of exposure in the current global outbreak, men […]
Health officials announced that Monkeypox officially hits Monroe County with it’s first case. Symptoms includes rashes, bumps, or blisters, along with fever and headaches, muscle aches, and swollen lymph nodes. Just be safe out there. Source: whec.com
Monkeypox has officially been reported in Erie County. This is the county’s first case, and the county says the patient is in isolation and does not pose a general risk to the public. The Erie County Health Department is now conducting contact tracing to determine if additional people have been exposed. Infectious disease expert at […]
If you haven’t been following this latest case, orthopox/monkeypox is a rare viral illness that does not usually cause serious illness, but may result in hospitalization or death, according to the New York State Health Department. A Sullivan County resident was diagnosed with orthopoxvirus, making this now nine orthopoxvirus/monkeypox cases confirmed statewide, with eight of […]
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