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US public health officials have declared the spread of the monkeypox disease a public health emergency. The declaration will free up additional government resources to help contain the spread of the virus.
As of August 3, more than 6,600 cases of the disease had been confirmed in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
"We're prepared to take our response to the next level in addressing this virus, and we urge every American to take monkeypox seriously," Secretary of health and human services Xavier Becerra said at a briefing Thursday .
As of August 3, more than 6,600 cases of the disease had been confirmed in the US, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
"We're prepared to take our response to the next level in addressing this virus, and we urge every American to take monkeypox seriously," Secretary of health and human services Xavier Becerra said at a briefing Thursday .