New form of mpox reported in US for 1st time

A U.S. resident who had traveled to eastern Africa is the first confirmed U.S. case of a new form of mpox.

First monkeypox death reported in Virginia: health officials

Health officials in Virginia have confirmed the first death in the state of a person diagnosed with monkeypox, also known as "mpox."

DC to merge monkeypox clinics with some COVID centers

The D.C. Department of Health will merge the city’s three monkeypox clinics with three COVID centers beginning Saturday, October 15.

As Monkeypox cases decline, D.C.'s clinics transition to walk-up; eligibility expanded in Maryland

As Monkeypox cases fall, both D.C. and Maryland are expanding eligibility and access to vaccines. Starting Friday, D.C.'s Monkeypox vaccination clinics will transition to walk-up only. 

Prince George's County residents can now pre-register for monkeypox vaccine

The Prince George’s County Health Department is now accepting pre-registrations from county residents to be vaccinated against monkeypox.

Maryland launches monkeypox dashboard to track critical data

The Maryland Department of Health announced on Friday that it has launched a monkeypox dashboard, which contains data on monkeypox case counts and the vaccination rate. 

University of Maryland reports first presumptive case of monkeypox

The University of Maryland reported its first presumptive case of monkeypox on Wednesday, according to university health officials.

Owners spread monkeypox to their dog, doctors report

Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus.

Monkeypox: What to know as back-to-school season looms in DC, Maryland and Virginia

School is almost back in session in D.C., Maryland and Virginia, and after years of worrying about COVID-19, many students and parents are now wondering whether they should be concerned about monkeypox as well.

WHO to rename monkeypox over stigmatization concerns

Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease.

DC Health expands monkeypox vaccine eligibility requirements

Health officials in D.C. announced Friday that the District's eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine is being expanded to include more people who visit the city.

Monkeypox Outbreak: Should DC area schools be concerned?

While the coronavirus pandemic seems to be winding down, children going back to school could face a new risk this year, the monkeypox virus.