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In the News Now: Mpox is a public health emergency
Nation World
Some officials now say monkeypox elimination unlikely in US
The disease’s spread is slowing but the virus is so widespread that elimination is unlikely, the CDC said.
Nation World
CDC: 1 dose of vaccine protects against monkeypox, 2nd dose encouraged
Experts urge a second dose for full protection, but people who received a single dose of the monkeypox vaccine appeared to be significantly less likely to get sick.
Monkeypox
CDC: Pregnant women at extreme increased risk for 'severe outcomes' from monkeypox
Women who are pregnant and contract monkeypox can have a pregnancy loss, according to Dr. Luis Ostrosky, an infectious disease expert.
Texas News
Texas confirms first death of person with monkeypox
The adult person lived in Harris County who was severely immunocompromised, the Texas Department of State Health Services said.
Nation World
Global monkeypox cases drop 21% in the last week, WHO says
It is a possible sign the outbreak may be starting to decline in Europe, according to an report issued Thursday by the World Health Organization.
Monkeypox
Texas surpasses 1,000 monkeypox cases
Of those cases, 529 have been reported in the Houston region as of Tuesday, August 23.
Monkeypox
Texas State University confirms monkeypox case within community
The individual will remain in isolation until their rash heals and they are no longer contagious.
Monkeypox
'Presumptive' pediatric case of monkeypox in Harris County ruled false positive, judge says
False positives only happen about 4% of the time, according to Judge Lina Hidalgo.
Monkeypox
First case of Monkeypox reported in Chambers County, risk of disease remains low
The age, gender and identity of the person has not been released.
Monkeypox
Monkeypox update in Houston: Child is 'presumptive positive,' Harris County Judge Hidalgo says
Judge Lina Hidalgo said all cases are presumptive until they're confirmed. So far, all cases have become confirmed positive.
Monkeypox
Monkeypox patients advised to avoid household pets
The CDC has for months advised people with monkeypox to avoid household pets, but the guidance is gaining new attention after a dog reportedly caught the virus.
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