Monkeypox outbreak may have peaked in US, but still widespread: officials
The virus has mainly spread among gay and bisexual men, though health officials continue to stress that anyone can be infected.
2 confirmed cases of Monkeypox reported at Fort Bend ISD’s Ridge Point High School
Cleaning and disinfecting is continuing after two confirmed cases of monkeypox were reported at Fort Bend ISD’s Ridge Point High School, school officials said.
Monkeypox cases in kids have Houston-area parents concerned
There are nine confirmed cases of kids with monkeypox in Texas. Parents in the Houston area are growing concerned.
Harris County resident with severe illnesses and presumptive positive for monkeypox, passes away
A Harris County resident with various illnesses, who was also presumptive positive for monkeypox, died on Sunday, according to officials with Harris County Public Health. In a release, officials said the patient's cause of death is unknown.
Monkeypox case confirmed at Fort Bend ISD high school campus
School officials with the Fort Bend Independent School District say a monkeypox case was confirmed at one high school campus on Monday.
Monkeypox case reported at IDEA Public School in Harris Co.
IDEA Public Schools officials have confirmed a case of monkeypox was recently reported on one of their campuses.
University of Houston explains their plan should Monkeypox cases be reported on campus
University of Houston's college of medicine dean speaks with FOX 26 about Monkeypox plan as fall semester gets started
Recently released inmate reacts to first Monkeypox case reported in Harris County Jail
Officials say the inmate has been in quarantine since entering the facility, but it still has many concerned.
1st Harris County Jail inmate positive for monkeypox, sheriff says
The first case of monkeypox has been confirmed in the Harris County Jail, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says.
Harris Co. child’s presumptive monkeypox case was false positive, officials say
Last week, Harris County officials announced that a young child under the age of two was the first presumptive positive monkeypox case in the county. Officials say the case is now believed to have been a false positive.
Houston’s Chief Medical Officer discusses concerns parents have about Monkeypox
Earlier this week a young child in Harris County tested presumptive positive for monkeypox and it's still raising concern. A lot of parents with 354 confirmed cases since may many are worried about the lack of vaccines available to the public.
50,000 monkeypox vaccines set aside for gay pride events, health officials say
At least a dozen U.S. pride events are scheduled over the next two months.
First case of Monkeypox reported in Chambers County
According to a release on Wednesday, the epidemiology division is continuing to investigate the case and is working with local, regional, state, and federal partners in monitoring the situation.
Harris County baby presumptive positive for monkeypox; 1st child case in Texas
A Harris County child under the age of 2 is presumptive positive for monkeypox, County Judge Lina Hidalgo said, adding that child cases are rare and this would be the first in Texas.
Dr. Hotez talks monkeypox with FOX 26
Dr. Peter Hotez with the Baylor College of Medicine speaks with FOX 26 about monkeypox.
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.
WHO to rename monkeypox over stigmatization concerns
Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease.
Health officials caution parents about monkeypox as kids head back to school
As many kids head back to school, local health officials are issuing warnings about monkeypox. As of Tuesday, 9,492 cases have been confirmed across the US, 748 of those in Texas.
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Health officials warn Monkeypox spread as children prepare to go back to school
As many children head back to school, local health officials are issuing warnings about Monkeypox as of Tuesday, there are about 9,500 cases across the U. S. and in Texas, there's about 750.