Map: Where Monkeypox Cases Have Been Reported in California and the U.S.

Monkeypox cases spreading throughout the United States, California and New York have highest confirmed cases.

Since the discovery of the virus in Africa during the 1970's there have been outbreaks predominantly in Africa. The World Health Organization has reported for the first time instances of clusters in different regions with over 3,000 casesThis outbreak has shifted to rename the virus, as the name implies geographic ties to Africa that are incorrect and "discriminatory and stigmatizing," according to WHO officials.

The first confirmed case of monkeypox in the U.S. was reported in Massachusetts on May 18. Since then, California and New York hold the most confirmed cases with CA having 136 and NY having 131 cases. How does monkeypox spread? Touching contaminated objects, surfaces, and fabrics .

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