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.

Infant diagnosed with monkeypox in DC, officials say

An infant in D.C. tested positive for monkeypox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Montgomery County, Maryland offering Monkeypox vaccine to some residents

A limited number of Residents of Montgomery County, MD will have access to Monkeypox vaccines according to the county's health department. Officials are focusing on residents who are at the highest risk of contracting the virus. 

At 122 cases, D.C. has the highest rate of monkeypox per capita in US says Health Director

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser addressed the District's monkeypox outbreak after more than 120 cases have been reported. This makes D.C. the city with the highest rate of monkeypox per capita in the United States. 

Monkeypox cases near 200 across DC, Maryland and Virginia

The number of confirmed monkeypox infections across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia continues rise as cases in the region are now nearing 200.

What rising monkeypox cases mean for DC, Maryland and Virginia

On top of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, residents in the District, Virginia, and Maryland continue to worry about an increase of Monkeypox infection cases and a lack of available vaccinations to prevent developing symptoms of the virus.

Monkeypox cases continue to rise across the DMV

Health officials have reported nearly 100 Monkeypox cases in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.