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Confirmed cases of monkeypox and orthopoxvirus reported throughout the United States have surged again.
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are currently 1,814 confirmed cases nationwide.
Where the number of monkeypox tests has increased, so has the number of cases.
New York now shows a whopping 489 and California reports 266.
Top 1K Monkeypox Cases in the United States
Other states used to be below three digits, but Florida, Illinois, and the District of Columbia all have three-digit cases.
In a recent interview with ABC News, Dr. Antony Fauci, Chief Medical Advisor at the White House, acknowledged that cases are likely to be “underestimated.”
“In fact, it’s spreading at a rate we feel we have to deal with testing and vaccination,” he said.
Data from distributors currently show over 12,000 cases worldwide.
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“I reiterate that I must stop future transmissions and work to advise the government to implement contact tracing. Helps track and stop viruses Not only to support isolated people. “
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Efforts to provide vaccines in the United States have seen hiccups in recent weeks, although the government has ordered higher doses to meet growing demand.
In San Francisco, California, Senator Scott Wiener warned Thursday that the city was paying attention to the public health crisis caused by the virus.
The city’s public health service has announced that it will be vaccinated with another 4,163 doses next week.
“This is less than we wanted, but we’ll take it!” Tweeted on Friday.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, acknowledged the current challenges at a press conference last week and said further support is underway.
The Washington Post, citing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), reported that it could be able to distribute an additional 800,000 monkeypox vaccines by the end of this month.
Most often found in gay or bisexual men, experts warn that everyone is at potential risk.
People will usually be Infected with monkeypox virus Due to contact with infected animal or human skin lesions or body fluids, or with virus-contaminated substances.
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Monkeypox associated with smallpox has mild symptoms.
Symptoms of monkeypox include fever, chills, rash, and pain before the lesion develops.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.