Houston confirms 3rd case of monkeypox, health officials say 'threat remains low'

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This new case comes a day after health experts confirmed a second case, and just a week after confirming Houston's first case.

Organization saying the escalating monkeypox outbreak in more than 50 countries should be closely monitored but does not warrant being declared a global health emergency.said many aspects of the outbreak were "unusual" and acknowledged that monkeypox — which is endemic in some African countries — has been neglected for years.

Health officials also say if residents want to learn more when planning international travel can review the CDC’s current recommendations for monkeypox and other communicable diseases for their intended destinations can do so by

 

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