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.
CDC data: improvement in youth mental health
Dr. Bill Hartman from UW Health joined FOX6 with some positive news, CDC data shows an improvement in youth mental health. Also, the CDC urges doctors to be on the lookout for Mpox, formerly monkeypox.
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.
US health officials warn monkeypox could mutate to resist antiviral drug Tpoxx
U.S. health officials are warning doctors against overusing the lone drug available to treat monkeypox. Federal health officials say that even a small mutation in the virus could leave the drug ineffective.
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.
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.
Monkeypox vaccination appointments available: Milwaukee Health Department
The Milwaukee Health Department has opened more monkeypox vaccine appointments this week.
WHO to rename monkeypox to avoid discrimination and stigmatization
WHO plans on having an open forum to rename monkeypox.
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.
UW Health monkeypox update
Dr. Jeff Pothof, chief quality officer with UW Health, joined FOX6 to discuss the latest monkeypox information.
West Allis identifies 1st monkeypox case in resident
The West Allis Health Department identified on Friday, July 29 the city's first case of monkeypox in a resident.
Monkeypox: 1st case in Kenosha County
Kenosha County has identified its first confirmed case of orthopoxvirus (monkeypox).
World Health Organization declares monkeypox a global emergency
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
Infant diagnosed with monkeypox in DC, officials say
An infant in D.C. tested positive for monkeypox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Monkeypox: 1st case in Milwaukee resident, health officials say
The Milwaukee Health Department announced on Monday Milwaukee's first case of monkeypox.
First case of monkeypox in Milwaukee resident
A news release says on Saturday, July 9, a case of monkeypox was identified in a Milwaukee resident. The Milwaukee Health Department is in contact with the individual, who is currently isolating and following all recommended guidance, and notified all close contacts. This is the second case of monkeypox confirmed in a Wisconsin resident, as identified by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS).
UW Health expert talks monkeypox, COVID
Dr. Jeff Pothof, chief quality officer with UW Health, joined FOX6 News Tuesday to discuss monkeypox in Wisconsin, COVID-19 variants and more.