CDC: Florida infant contracts monkeypox, youngest patient infected in state to date
An infant less than two months old in Florida contracted monkeypox likely from a household exposure, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a news release Monday.
Monkeypox cases tripled since beginning of August in Florida
Monkeypox cases in Florida have more than tripled since the beginning of August, as an upward trend in infections continues.
Florida reports first pediatric monkeypox case in Martin County
With most kids back in school, the Florida Department of Health has reported its first pediatric monkeypox case, which was in Martin County.
Owners spread monkeypox to their dog, doctors report
Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus.
WHO to rename monkeypox over stigmatization concerns
Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease.
Arizona man details his monkeypox diagnosis as cases rise in the country
Monkeypox cases are on the rise in the Phoenix area and a man who was recently diagnosed with the illness is detailing his experience.
Florida reports third highest monkeypox case count in the country
The monkeypox outbreak continues to spread. According to the CDC, Florida has the third-highest cast count in the country with 577 infected. In Tampa Bay, numbers have quadrupled over the last two weeks.
Florida among states with most monkeypox cases, health officials say
Health officials are closely monitoring the monkeypox outbreak. Florida is among the states with the most cases as the Florida Department of Health works to get the vaccine to the people who need it most.
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.
Monkeypox in Florida: Monitoring continues as cases reach nearly 250
Tampa Bay area health officials are monitoring the nationwide monkeypox outbreak and say they will offer a vaccine when doses become available to those in ‘high-risk groups.’
More than 200 Monkeypox cases reported with limited vaccine supply, Florida health officials say
The Florida Department of Health gave an update on the nationwide Monkeypox outbreak and how it’s impacting Florida.
Monkeypox vaccine supply can't keep up with demand as cases rise
Monkeypox continues to spread across the country with cases in 45 states, including Florida. The problem is there isn't enough vaccine supply to handle the continued rise in infections, and people in Tampa Bay are frustrated they cannot find the shot.
Monkeypox outbreak: US regulators greenlight additional vaccine shipments
The update comes amid soaring demand for the shots in New York City, California and other parts of the U.S.