San Francisco and New York state enacted states of emergency against monkeypox, and the first few deaths from the virus were reported. .“We know this virus impacts everyone equally, but we also know those in our LGBTQ community are at greater risk right now,” said San Francisco Mayor London Breed in a Thursday statement. .“This local emergency will allow us to continue to support our most at-risk, while also better preparing for what’s to come.”.The statement said the state of emergency will strengthen San Francisco’s preparedness and response to monkeypox. This action will streamline the availability of resources to better respond to monkeypox. .The state of emergency will mobilize city resources, accelerate emergency planning, and launch awareness campaigns about what can be done to fight monkeypox. It will take effect on Monday. .San Francisco lacks sufficient supply of the monkeypox vaccine for people who want it, said the statement. City public health officials will continue to request more vaccines from California and distribute them where needed. .San Francisco has confirmed 261 monkeypox cases. .New York declared a state of emergency over monkeypox because of rising case counts. .“Based on the ongoing spread of this virus, which has increased rapidly and affected primarily gay or bisexual male communities, I've declared monkeypox an imminent threat to public health throughout New York State,” said New York Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett. .“This declaration means local health departments will be able to access additional state reimbursement, after other federal state funding sources are maximized.”.Bassett said the measure will protect people and help slow the spread of the virus. .New York reported 1,247 monkeypox cases. .The World Health Organization (WHO) reported two new deaths from monkeypox since its previous disease update on June 27, bringing the total to three. .The WHO said cases shot up 77% since the last report to 6,027, with the majority of them reported in Europe..All three deaths come from Africa. ."The outbreak continues to primarily affect men who have sex with men who have reported recent sex with one or multiple male partners, suggesting no signal of sustained transmission beyond these networks for now," said the WHO.
