The governors of California and Illinois declared state of emergency to bolster their monkeypox vaccination efforts as the virus spreads nationwide,
The governors of California and Illinois declared state of emergency to bolster their monkeypox vaccination efforts as the virus spreads nationwide, reported CNN. Monday’s declarations come as more than 5,800 probable or confirmed cases of monkeypox have been reported in the US. California had more than 800 cases Tuesday, while Illinois had more than 500, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While the World Health Organization has declared the monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern, the Biden administration has not issued a nationwide public health emergency declaration. California is the third and largest state to issue a statewide declaration related to the disease. New York was the first to do so, reported CNN.
California’s move allows emergency medical services personnel throughout the state to administer FDA-approved monkeypox vaccines, expanding the pool of people able to inoculate residents against the virus even as a vaccine shortage persists. “Expanding the pool of eligible vaccinators will substantially aid current efforts upon receipt of additional doses from the federal government,” the proclamation said. “California is working urgently across all levels of government to slow the spread of monkeypox to ensure that those most at risk are our focus for vaccines, treatment and outreach,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a news release. Illinois’ declaration also will make more resources available to combat the virus, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said. “I am declaring a state of emergency to expand the resources and coordination efforts of state agencies in responding to, treating, and preventing the spread of MPV,” Proitzker tweeted, as reported by CNN.
Watch against contagion
In the last 24 hours 1,932 new cases of contagion and 7 deaths caused by Covid 19 were reported by State and Health Authorities. Contagion is being watched in Guanajuato and cases of contagion reported are over 1,900 in the last 24 hours, while there were 7 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.
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