The federal government declared a public health emergency Thursday to bolster the federal response to the monkeypox outbreak that has infected more than 6,600 Americans.
This announcement comes as the virus spreads in Mecklenburg County, the case count rising.
As of August 3, there are 39 cases reported in Mecklenburg County, that's up from 12 cases about two weeks ago. Most of the cases have been in men, who reported having sex with other men, but it can be transmitted through items such as clothing or linens.
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