California declared a state of emergency on Monday due to the rapid spread of monkey pox. The goal is faster education and vaccination campaigns and the need for vaccines to prevent further spread. About 800 cases of disease have been reported in the US state so far.
Governor Gavin Newsom announced a corresponding decision Monday (local time). This move will allow the California government to coordinate action against the virus in the public sector. At the same time, his government stands with the LGBTQ community and fights against their stigma, he said.
Experts warn of a missed opportunity to stop the outbreak. Men who have sexual intercourse with men have been particularly affected so far. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), anyone can become infected through skin contact with a sick person or contaminated laundry, such as towels.
State of Emergency in New York and San Francisco
New York state declared a similar state of emergency last Saturday, and the city of San Francisco, California, last Thursday. The WHO recently declared the monkeypox outbreak a global emergency.
Source: Krone
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