Two months after the United States' first monkeypox case was confirmed, the total has risen to about 2,900, reported CNN. But details about those cas
Two months after the United States’ first monkeypox case was confirmed, the total has risen to about 2,900, reported CNN. But details about those cases and other epidemiological data aren’t spreading nearly as quickly as the virus itself. “It’s a new and really fast-moving outbreak, and I think there have been some challenges around having a smooth and efficient way for the data to be sent from jurisdictions” to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said Janet Hamilton, executive director of the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists. The CDC only recently shared a first public look at monkeypox case demographics, which showed that the vast majority of cases have been among men who have sex with men, with a median age of 36. Still the agency has detailed information on only about half of reported cases, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said, reported CNN.
Monkeypox is now a reportable disease, which means public health departments work with local health care providers to collect information about people who are diagnosed and how they became ill. But it is still completely voluntary for states to share data with CDC. CNN reached out to health departments of all 50 states; 29 responded, and they all said they are committed to sharing case data with the CDC. Monkeypox has not been declared a public health emergency in the United States. US health officials said over the weekend that the United States is still assessing the situation. US Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement Saturday the US is “determined to accelerate our response in the days ahead”, as reported by CNN.
Watch against contagion
In the last 24 hours 2,287 new cases of contagion and 2 deaths caused by Covid 19 were reported by State and Health Authorities. Contagion is being watched in Guanajuato and cases of contagion reported are below 2,300 in the last 24 hours, while there were 2 deaths reported. Authorities maintain the color of activities in the GREEN easing restrictions on activities, both leisure and work.
State Health Authorities insist that Guanajuato should maintain health protection.
For more information call:
- 800 004 4800 and
- 800 627 2583
Or visit:
- https://coronavirus.guanajuato.gob.mx/
- reactivemosgto.guanajuato.gob.mx
