California Guv Declares State of Emergency Over Monkeypox
The move comes after similar declarations in San Francisco last Thursday, and in New York state over the weekend.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday declared a statewide public health emergency on Monday in order to support the government’s response to the rapid spread of monkeypox. The emergency declaration is designed to cut through red tape, according to a statement from Newsom’s office, which added: “We’ll continue to work with the federal government to secure more vaccines, raise awareness about reducing risk, and stand with the LGBTQ community fighting stigmatization.” More than 780 cases have been reported statewide; the declaration comes after similar declarations were made in San Francisco last Thursday, and in New York state over the weekend. California has administered 25,000 doses of the vaccine, with plans in place to distribute further doses in the near future, according to the governor’s office.
The @CAgovernor just proclaimed a state of emergency for #SiskiyouCo due to the #McKinneyFire and others. This action helps access federal aid and unlock state resources. Currently, almost 2,000 residents are under #evacuation orders and 200+ more are under #evacuation warnings. pic.twitter.com/OM6XIKw6Su
— California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (@Cal_OES) July 31, 2022
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