New form of mpox reported in US for 1st time

A U.S. resident who had traveled to eastern Africa is the first confirmed U.S. case of a new form of mpox.

Health officials encourage mpox vaccines ahead of Pride festivities; San Mateo Co. reports new case

Bay Area health officials are encouraging mpox vaccinations for at-risk populations ahead of the summer season and Pride festivities. This week, San Mateo County reported its first case in several months.  

LA County monkeypox: First case in nation linked to workplace exposure

The Los Angeles Public Health Department has reported the nation's first monkeypox case in a healthcare worker who was exposed to the virus at work.

Monkeypox death confirmed by LA County health officials

A Los Angeles County resident with a compromised immune system has died from monkeypox, local health officials announced Monday. It's believed to be the first U.S. fatality from the disease.

Rancho Cotate High student becomes infected with monkeypox

An email to the school community at Rancho Cotate High School in Rohnert Park alerted families to a confirmed case of monkeypox – also called MPX.

Monkeypox gets a new name; vaccination requirements change

California state officials have renamed monkeypox to 'm-pox.' They are also making changes to the vaccination requirement to fight the disease so that more people will be able to get the vaccine.

Passenger escorted off flight: Eczema rash possibly mistaken for monkeypox

A Spirit Airlines passenger is speaking out about being taken off a recent flight for what they believe was their eczema being mistaken for monkeypox.

Pelosi holds San Francisco town hall on monkeypox

Thousands tuned into a town hall on the ongoing monkeypox outbreak, hosted by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. San Francisco accounts for around 30 percent of the state's cases,

Owners spread monkeypox to their dog, doctors report

Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus.

Vaccine lines are short as SF opens first weekend monkeypox clinic

Monkeypox clinics in San Francisco opened on a Saturday morning for the first time. It was meant to give people the opportunity to get a shot outside of normal business hours.

East Bay MUD wastewater samples show decline in COVID, rise in monkeypox

East Bay MUD samples wastewater three times a week, more if necessary. They're currently seeing a drop-off of COVID, but an upswing in monkeypox. With less COVID testing happening, this is important information.

Person who was isolated at SF jail tests negative for monkeypox

An incarcerated person who was suspected of having monkeypox at San Francisco jail tested negative, sheriff's officials say.