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California governor declares state of emergency over monkeypox outbreak

California governor declares state of emergency over monkeypox outbreak

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CNN  —  California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday declared a state of emergency to bolster California’s monkeypox vaccination efforts as the virus spreads nationwide. The declaration comes as more than 5,800 probable or confirmed cases of monkeypox have been reported in the United States, including nearly 800 in California. While the World Health Organization has …

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Initial US monkeypox vaccination strategy was 'doomed to failure,' experts say

Initial US monkeypox vaccination strategy was ‘doomed to failure,’ experts say

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CNN  —  There is growing concern that the United States may have lost its chance to contain the monkeypox virus, as the nation has been slow to vaccinate those most at risk on a broader scale. “I think we’re going to have to live with it until they vaccinate every high-risk person,” Dr. Robert Murphy, …

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