California declares state of emergency over monkeypox
by Guardian staff and agencies from US news | The Guardian on (#62232)
State is second in three days to make decision amid push to fight outbreak with vaccines, outreach and education
California has declared a a state of emergency over monkeypox, becoming the second state in three days to do so as US authorities speed up efforts to combat the outbreak.
The state's governor, Gavin Newsom, said Monday's declaration would help the state coordinate a government-wide response, seek more vaccines and lead outreach and education efforts on where people can get treatment and vaccines.