California confirms first case of even more deadly mpox strain
The World Health Organization issued a global health emergency over the spread of the new, more lethal clade I mpox strain.
November 18, 2024
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Health officials say risk of more fatal mpox outbreak remains ‘very low’ despite public health emergency
So far, the federal government says that no cases of the newly-concerning strain have been reported in the United States.
August 15, 2024
U.S. steps up response to more deadly mpox outbreak
Senior administration officials discussed what the U.S. is doing to curb the spread of the virus.
September 6, 2024
With a new case in Sweden, what is the new mpox outbreak and should you be concerned?
Things to know about the resurgence of mpox.
August 15, 2024
As new mpox strain spreads globally, activists push health officials to avoid past mistakes (exclusive)
Torrian Baskerville, director of HIV & Health Equity at the Human Rights Campaign, tells The Advocate how groups are preparing for a potential outbreak of the new mpox strain.
August 28, 2024
CDC warns of new mpox outbreak, urges vaccination
People at high risk, including gay and bisexual men, should get vaccinated, the agency advises.
May 16, 2024
Gay members of Congress worried about mpox outbreak ask for data in letter to Joe Biden (exclusive)
Reps. Ritchie Torres and Mark Pocan sent a letter to the president and Health and Human Services Secretary to learn what the administration is doing to prepare against a potentially worse mpox outbreak.
June 27, 2024
Gay men have been cautious about mpox. Will a second Donald Trump term set them back?
Gay men are more trusting of medicine than other groups, but the incoming Trump Administration will need more than their willingness to continue combating mpox.
November 13, 2024
Pride month is here and mpox remains a threat, but vaccines are more readily available
According to recent case reports, 90 percent of those who got mpox in the US during this outbreak who reported their sexual orientation were men who identified as gay or bisexual.
June 11, 2024
Russia is in denial about mpox because of homophobic 'traditional values'
Anna Popova, the head of a Russian consumer protection agency, claimed the country is at no risk, implying it's because of the crackdown on LGBTQ+ people.
August 20, 2024
The federal government failed on mpox. Ritchie Torres's new bill addresses that (exclusive)
A new Government Accountability Office report highlights significant flaws in the federal handling of the mpox outbreak, emphasizing the need for a more unified public health response system to tackle future health emergencies better.
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April 18, 2024
New York Dem Ritchie Torres discusses the fight for LGBTQ+ representation as election looms
As one of the first out gay Black and Latine members of Congress, Torres continues to champion LGBTQ+ rights, advocate for marginalized communities, and push for broader representation in government.
November 1, 2024
Did Disney Bury 'Strange World' Because of Gay Character?
Fans have a theory as to why the new animated feature flopped.
November 30, 2022