CDC Monitors Potential Monkeypox Exposure in U.S. July 23, 2021As public health officials keep track of the contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 across the U.S., the CDC is also watching for a potential outbreak of another virus — monkeypox.More than 200 people in 27 states are being monitored for possible exposure after they had contact with an American who contracted monkeypox in Nigeria before traveling to Texas earlier this month, according to STAT News.So far, none of the people who are being followed are considered high-risk, and none have contracted the virus.The traveler flew on an overnight

Texas doctor Jason Loos, MD, says he paid the price for not getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and regrets his decision.

Top conservative leaders such as U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell are now calling on Americans to get vaccinated.

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Now the boy’s father and his infant sister, Alyssa, have also tested positive for COVID-19.

The money from the companies would be used by communities for addiction treatment, prevention services and other significant costs associated with the epidemic.

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