US declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency

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WASHINGTON | The United States declared a public health emergency over the monkeypox outbreak on Thursday, a decision that should free up funds, facilitate data collection and deploy more personnel to fight the disease. strong> 

“We are ready to step up our response to the virus and we call on all Americans to take monkeypox seriously and do what is necessary to help us fight against it. the virus,” said US Health Secretary Xavier Becerra.

More details will follow…