The Latest Breaking News from CDC

Although the two diseases share many symptoms, there are several key differences

The World Health Organization recently declared the expanding monkeypox outbreak a global emergency.

There are 2,500 reported cases of monkeypox in the US, detected in 44 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico

Cases in the U.S. are 10 times higher than they were a month ago. Researchers advise that the coming days and weeks will be crucial as to whether the outbreak can be contained.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has officially ended its COVID-19 program for cruise ships.

The men were told they were being treated for “bad blood.”

The COVID-19 outbreak forced governments around the world to revamp their pandemic response programs, invest in drugs and vaccines and establish viral surveillance systems. Now monkeypox is putting those upgrades to the test — and they’re falling short.

There are now 16,000 cases of monkeypox in 75 countries, including Australia. Here's what health authorities are facing with the spread of the disease.

‘If he has persistent symptoms ... if any of them interfere with his ability to carry out his duties ... we will disclose that early and often with the American people’