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Monkeypox: US declares health emergency

The North American government has declared that the fight against monkeypox is a health emergency. The measure allows for a financial increase in the fight against the disease.

The emergency announced by the United States (USA) this Thursday (04), in relation to monkeypox, allows the government to allocate resources, collect data and mobilize additional professionals to combat the disease.

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US Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra stated:

“We are prepared to take the response to this virus to the next level and we urge all Americans to take monkeypox seriously and take responsibility for helping us confront this virus.”

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With information from AFP.

Feature photo: SPENCER PLATT / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP

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