Monkeypox outbreak: US regulators greenlight additional vaccine shipments
The update comes amid soaring demand for the shots in New York City, California and other parts of the U.S.
Second 'probable' case of monkeypox detected in Pierce County
The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department is investigating a second probable case of monkeypox.
DOH: 20 people in Washington likely have monkeypox
20 people have tested positive for orthopoxvirus, which the Department of Health says is likely to be monkeypox. 17 of the cases are in King County.
DOH: Several confirmed, probable cases of monkeypox reported in Washington state
There are more than a dozen confirmed and probable cases of monkeypox, according to the state’s Department of Health.
Federal government announces monkeypox vaccine allotment for Washington
To help stop the spread of the monkeypox virus, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced plans on Friday to distribute a limited amount of vaccines to the state of Washington.
Public Health: Local transmission of monkeypox 'likely' in King County
Health officials say a local transmission of monkeypox is "likely" in King County.
2nd probable case of monkeypox reported in King County
King County health officials are investigating a second probable case of the monkeypox virus.
W.H.O to discuss Monkeypox danger, name
The World Health Organization going to hold an emergency meeting next week to assess the Monkeypox outbreak, and consider a new name for it.
Health experts and LGBTQI+ leaders raise awareness on monkeypox to prevent stigmatization
"Viruses don’t care what your gender, sexual orientation, politics or what your hair color is… you’re a warm, sentient being. They will infect you," said Deborah Fuller, professor in the Department of Microbiology at the UW School of Medicine.
Health officials confirm case of monkeypox in Seattle area
Health officials on Friday confirmed a case of monkeypox in the Seattle area. It's one of nine cases being investigated in seven states.
Monkeypox outbreak: Seattle biologist shares what we already know and clears up misconceptions
There’s a lot of information circulating with the growing international monkeypox outbreak. So far, health officials said there’s no evidence of the virus spreading locally.
Washington health officials investigate presumptive case of monkeypox
Washington health officials said Monday they were investigating a presumptive case of monkeypox in the state. It's one of less than ten confirmed or suspected monkeypox cases in the U.S.