One in four cases of the virus is in New York state, Hochul said. The declaration could bolster government efforts to fight it off and vaccinate residents.
July 30, 2022, 2:43 AM UTCNew York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency Friday night over the continued spread of monkeypox.
Hochul indicated the state is an emerging center for the virus, which manifests in symptoms of rashes and lesions across the body, extremities and genitals. The emergency, enacted through executive order, allows EMS personnel, pharmacists, midwives, physicians and certified nurse practitioners to administer vaccinations, the governor's office said in a statement.
The governor emphasized the importance of getting vaccines to neighborhoods and communities affected by rapid spread.
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