California governor declares monkeypox state of emergency

California governor declares monkeypox state of emergency
California’s governor has declared a state of emergency to speed efforts to combat the monkeypox outbreak, becoming the second US state in three days to take the step (Alain Jocard, Pool via AP, File)

California’s governor has declared a state of emergency to speed efforts to combat the monkeypox outbreak, becoming the second US state in three days to take the step.

Governor Gavin Newsom said the declaration will 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.

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