There are three states that have declared states of emergency due to the ongoing monkeypox outbreak.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are nearly 6,000 monkeypox cases in the US. Monkeypox can cause a number of symptoms, including flu-like symptoms, and can cause a lot of redness and swelling in the skin.
Though monkeypox have not been proven to be particularly lethal, patients are reporting severe pain due to the virus.
Cases of monkeypox have been found in Europe and North America. The White House said last week that it would give states an additional 786,000 monkeypox vaccine doses, on top of the 296,000 it had already given.
The World Health Organization said at the end of May that it was too soon to rule out the possibility of a monkeypox outbreak turning into a Pandemic.
Governors have declared states of emergencies due to the rapid spread of the disease.
According to the CDC, more than 800 cases of monkeypox have been reported in California.
"California is working quickly across all levels of government to slow the spread of monkeypox, using our robust testing, contact tracing, and community partnerships strengthened during the Pandemic to ensure that those most at risk are our focus for vaccines, treatment, and outreach."
He said that they would work with the federal government to get more vaccines and raise awareness about reducing risk.
A public health emergency has been declared in Illinois due to a rare but potentially serious disease that requires the full Mobilization of all available public health resources.
The state reported more than 500 cases when the governor declared a state of emergency.
Pritzker said that he was declaring a state of emergency to expand the resources and coordination efforts of state agencies.
On July 29th, Kathy Hochul signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency over the monkeypox outbreak.
According to Hochul, more than one in four monkeypox cases in this country are in New York. The way in which the outbreak is impacting certain at-risk groups is important.
According to the CDC, New York state had over 1,400 monkeypox infections.
Hochul signed an executive order that will increase efforts to secure more monkeypox vaccines and improve testing, as well as expand the pool of officials who can administer vaccines.
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