New York Monkeypox Emergency, 1,472 Confirmed Cases

KOMPAS.com – Kota New york from United States of America declare a local health emergency against rising cases monkey pox on Saturday (30/7/2022).

Mayor New York Eric Adams has signed a new series of orders in a bid to stem the tide monkey pox case.

As of Monday (1/8/2022), New York has reported about 1,472 confirmed cases of monkeypox.

This amount accounts for more than a quarter of the total cases of monkeypox in the United States nationally.

“We continue to see the numbers increase. This order will enhance our existing efforts to educate, vaccinate, test, and treat as many New Yorkers as possible and ensure a whole government response to this outbreak,” Adams said. NBC New YorkMonday (1/8/2022).

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Preventive measures

This local emergency forced New York City to adapt to a more aggressive and more comprehensive threat of monkeypox cases.

In addition, it is also possible to get more doses of monkeypox vaccine through related institutions.

It also allows New York to suspend local laws to enforce the rules needed to deal with monkeypox cases.

The New York State Department of Health issued steps that the public can take to stop the spread of monkeypox, namely by:

• Asking sexual partners if they have a rash or other symptoms consistent with monkeypox.
• Avoiding skin contact with someone who has a rash or other monkeypox-related symptoms.
• Contact your health care provider once you are symptomatic and check with your local health department about vaccine eligibility.
• New Yorkers receiving the JYNNEOS vaccine should receive two doses given four weeks apart and remain alert until fully vaccinated.
• If your health care provider suspects you have monkeypox, isolate yourself at home. If you can, stay in an area separate from other family members and pets.
• Follow leading sources of health information from relevant health departments.

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