Politics Aug 30 WATCH: White House Monkeypox Response Team holds news briefing About 10 percent of monkeypox vaccine doses have been given to Black people, even though they account for one-third of U.S. cases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Health Aug 26 Fewer Black people receiving monkeypox vaccine doses compared to general public, CDC says The Biden administration said Friday there's enough monkeypox vaccine available now but health officials say the shots aren’t getting to some of the people who need the protection the most.
Health Aug 18 WATCH: U.S. to offer extra monkeypox vaccine doses for gay pride events The government on Thursday announced the launch of program that sets aside a pool of 50,000 doses for different cities and states. At least a dozen U.S. pride events are scheduled over the next two months,.
Health Aug 17 CDC director announces agency shake-up aimed at making responses faster and guidelines clearer The head of the nation's top public health agency is shaking up the organization with the goal of making it more nimble.
Health Aug 12 Polio virus found in New York City wastewater New York City and state health departments say that the presence of the poliovirus in the city’s wastewater suggests likely local circulation of the virus. Officials are urging people to get vaccinated against polio.
Health Aug 11 CDC relaxes COVID-19 guidelines, drops quarantine and social distancing recommendations The nation's top public health agency is relaxing its COVID-19 guidelines and dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
Health Aug 04 U.S. declares health emergency over monkeypox outbreak The announcement will free up money and other resources to fight the virus, which may cause fever, body aches, chills, fatigue and pimple-like bumps on many parts of the body.
Health Jul 22 2 children diagnosed with monkeypox in the U.S., officials say Officials think they might have gotten the virus through household transmission.
Health Jul 21 New York reports 1st U.S. polio case in nearly a decade New York health officials are reporting the first U.S. case of polio in nearly a decade. Officials said the Rockland County resident is an unvaccinated young adult who developed paralysis.
Health Jun 18 CDC recommends COVID vaccines for children under 5 The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the decision hours after an advisory panel voted unanimously that vaccines should be made available to children as young as 6 months.