New York has now declared the monkeypox virus an imminent threat to public health. Gov. Kathy Hochul said 80,000 doses of the vaccine are going to NYC, and an additional 30,000 to the rest of the state.
, some 4,900 cases have been reported, though many public health officials believe the actual number is higher.and his administration for their partnership in addressing this outbreak.
As our state remains among the hardest hit, we'll continue to advocate for our fair share of vaccines."With more than one-quarter of all cases in the U.S., New Yorkers, and especially our LGBTQ+ community, remain among the hardest-hit,” Hochul said. “We will continue to advocate to the federal government for our fair share of vaccines based on the disease burden impacting New York."
The World Health Organization on Saturday declared the monkeypox outbreak a global emergency, with more than 16,000 cases reported across 74 countries. Thehas announced a series of steps to fight the viral disease; it has not declared the outbreak an emergency. In New York, Health Commissioner Bassett said, the declaration “means that local health departments engaged in response and prevention activities will be able to access additional State reimbursement, after other Federal and State funding sources are maximized, to protect all New Yorkers and ultimately limit the spread of monkeypox in our communities.”, monkeypox virus is part of the same family of viruses as smallpox, but milder and rarely fatal.
It can spread from person-to-person through direct contact with an infectious rash, scabs, or body fluids, and through respiratory secretions during prolonged, face-to-face contact, such as during "kissing, cuddling, or sex," according to the CDC. It also can be transmitted by touching items, such as clothing and linens, that came in contact with the infectious rash or bodily fluids.
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