Health officials warn Monkeypox spread as children prepare to go back to school
As many children head back to school, local health officials are issuing warnings about Monkeypox as of Tuesday, there are about 9,500 cases across the U. S. and in Texas, there's about 750.
As many children head back to school, local health officials are issuing warnings about Monkeypox as of Tuesday, there are about 9,500 cases across the U. S. and in Texas, there's about 750.
Houston Health Authority on Monkeypox risk, vaccines and tests
Health leaders want the White House to declare a public health emergency to tackle rising monkeypox cases. In our area, cases are up 120% over just this past week. Dr. David Persse with the Houston Health Authority to learn more.
Health leaders want the White House to declare a public health emergency to tackle rising monkeypox cases. In our area, cases are up 120% over just this past week. Dr. David Persse with the Houston Health Authority to learn more.
Harris County leaders asking for more Monkeypox vaccines as cases increase 120% since last week
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is asking the federal government for more monkeypox vaccines as the number of cases locally have more than doubled in the last week.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is asking the federal government for more monkeypox vaccines as the number of cases locally have more than doubled in the last week.
83 cases of Monkeypox reported in Houston area, health officials seeking more vaccines
The Houston-Harris County region has verified 83 cases of Monkeypox in the area and as cases continue to climb, health officials are asking for more vaccines from the CDC.
The Houston-Harris County region has verified 83 cases of Monkeypox in the area and as cases continue to climb, health officials are asking for more vaccines from the CDC.
More Monkeypox vaccines headed to Houston, Europe confirms first virus-related death
Houston will receive more than 16,000 doses of Monkeypox vaccine over next few weeks. This comes as Spain announces the first virus-related death in Europe.
Houston will receive more than 16,000 doses of Monkeypox vaccine over next few weeks. This comes as Spain announces the first virus-related death in Europe.
Monkeypox is spreading in Texas. Here’s what to know about causes, symptoms and treatment.
The current monkeypox outbreak is the second in the U.S., but by far the largest. Here’s what you need to know about the virus.
The current monkeypox outbreak is the second in the U.S., but by far the largest. Here’s what you need to know about the virus.
World Health Organization declares monkeypox a global emergency
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Monkeypox hotline created as cases continue to rise across Houston-area
Monkeypox cases have grown from three in Texas last month to 81 now. Before any more Houstonians contract Monkeypox, the Harris County Health Department has now established a Monkeypox Hotline.
Monkeypox cases have grown from three in Texas last month to 81 now. Before any more Houstonians contract Monkeypox, the Harris County Health Department has now established a Monkeypox Hotline.
Monkeypox hotline created as cases continue to rise across Houston-area
Monkeypox cases have grown from three in Texas last month to 81 now. Before any more Houstonians contract Monkeypox, the Harris County Health Department has now established a Monkeypox Hotline.
Monkeypox cases have grown from three in Texas last month to 81 now. Before any more Houstonians contract Monkeypox, the Harris County Health Department has now established a Monkeypox Hotline.
More than 2.5 million vaccine doses ordered to combat monkeypox outbreak
In the Houston area, health officials say the threat of monkeypox remains rare, but this news comes on the heels of Fort Bend County announcing its first probable cases. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle has more.
In the Houston area, health officials say the threat of monkeypox remains rare, but this news comes on the heels of Fort Bend County announcing its first probable cases. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle has more.
More than 2.5 million vaccine doses ordered to combat monkeypox outbreak
In the Houston area, health officials say the threat of monkeypox remains rare, but this news comes on the heels of Fort Bend County announcing its first probable cases.
In the Houston area, health officials say the threat of monkeypox remains rare, but this news comes on the heels of Fort Bend County announcing its first probable cases.
Fort Bend County confirms first probable cases of monkeypox
“The confirmation of monkeypox in Fort Bend County is something we take seriously, and our health and human services department has been prepared to respond to an occurrence since the virus was first found in the U.S. earlier this year,” County Judge KP George said in a press release.
“The confirmation of monkeypox in Fort Bend County is something we take seriously, and our health and human services department has been prepared to respond to an occurrence since the virus was first found in the U.S. earlier this year,” County Judge KP George said in a press release.
Monkeypox cases continue to rise across in Houston, US
With around 700 known cases of Monkeypox in the U.S, 20 in Texas and eight in Houston, it’s being considered and outbreak and officials do expect more cases in the coming weeks.
With around 700 known cases of Monkeypox in the U.S, 20 in Texas and eight in Houston, it’s being considered and outbreak and officials do expect more cases in the coming weeks.
New vaccine strategy unveiled amid monkeypox outbreak
Health officials across the globe are sounding the alarm about the heightened transmission of the monkeypox virus. The situation has led the U.S. to unveil a new vaccine strategy as a result.
Health officials across the globe are sounding the alarm about the heightened transmission of the monkeypox virus. The situation has led the U.S. to unveil a new vaccine strategy as a result.