EPISODE · Jul 29, 2022 · 20 MIN
What you need to know about monkeypox
from Headlines From The Times · host Shannon Lin, Madalyn Amato, Jazmín Aguilera, Mario Diaz, Mike Heflin, Gustavo Arellano, Kasia Broussalian, Ashlea Brown, Denise Guerra, Kinsee Morlan, Surya Hendry, Shani O. Hilton, Carlos De Loera, David Toledo, Mark Nieto, Heba Elorbany
Monkeypox is on the rise, and now officially considered a global health emergency. Cases in the U.S. number in the thousands and only took a week to double here in Los Angeles. The viral disease has, so far, mostly affected the LGBTQ community, but anyone can get it. So how worried should we be?Today, we talk about what to know and answer listener questions. Read the full transcript here.Host: Gustavo ArellanoGuests: L.A. Times breaking news reporter Grace TooheyMore reading:Monkeypox spreads in L.A. County, but vaccine shortage persists. What to knowWorld Health Organization declares monkeypox a global emergencySan Francisco officials declare state of emergency as monkeypox spreads
What this episode covers
The World Health Organization has declared monkeypox a global emergency. We look into what we know, and take listener questions.
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What you need to know about monkeypox
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