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Mpox cases are spiking again in NYC, health department says
An average of 36 cases were reported each month since last October.
By
Catalina Gonella
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Mpox epidemic officially over in NYC, an early epicenter of the virus
The five boroughs became an early epicenter for mpox after initial cases emerged last May.
By
Alec Hamilton
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Nsikan Akpan
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NYC has almost eliminated monkeypox. An NYU biology prof on what the city needs to reach zero
Blacks and Latinos are still undervaccinated, even though people with shots are 14 times less likely to catch the virus.
By
Olivia Ebertz
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Michael Hill
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Nsikan Akpan
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NYC has ‘turned a corner’ on monkeypox, health commissioner says
Dr. Ashwin Vasan, the city's health commissioner, warned "we cannot declare victory" yet.
By
Michelle Bocanegra
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First juvenile monkeypox case reported in NYC
It’s the second reported juvenile case in the state since the outbreak began.
By
Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky
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NYC enlists community groups to help close monkeypox vaccine gaps for Black and brown residents
The city’s health department plans to award $5 million to community groups to produce targeted educational materials and conduct in-person outreach in bars and clubs to help reduce vaccine disparities.
By
Caroline Lewis
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Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky
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Pivoting to new monkeypox vaccine strategy could take weeks, NYC health commissioner says
New York won’t receive additional doses of the vaccine until the transition is complete.
By
Caroline Lewis
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New York state reports its first case of monkeypox in person under 18
The virus was detected in a child or teen living outside of New York City. No other information about the case has been released.
By
Ben Yakas
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NJ drops LGBTQ identity as a qualifier for monkeypox vaccine
The state now has 10 community vaccination sites.
By
Louis C. Hochman
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Monkeypox statistics: Tracking the outbreak in NYC and beyond
These charts show the spread of monkeypox in NYC and the nation.
By
Jaclyn Jeffrey-Wilensky
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