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How Tacoma-Pierce County health officials are addressing the monkeypox virus

Tacoma-Pierce County health officials say the disease is not as contagious as COVID-19, mainly because it requires close physical contact to spread.
Health

Health officials stress importance of testing, prevention as monkeypox cases climb

There are 392 cases in Washington, 318 of those are in King County.
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Washington reports first pediatric monkeypox case

A monkeypox case was confirmed in a 17-year-old in Washington state. The Department of Health declined to specify the county for privacy reasons.
Monkeypox

Washington reports first pediatric monkeypox case

A monkeypox case was confirmed in a 17-year-old in Washington state. The Department of Health declined to specify the county for privacy reasons.
Monkeypox

Monkeypox patients advised to avoid household pets

The CDC has for months advised people with monkeypox to avoid household pets, but the guidance is gaining new attention after a dog reportedly caught the virus.
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US shipping more monkeypox vaccine to states and cities

A strategy shift that allows more shots to be drawn from each vial allowed the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to ship out more doses than planned.
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White Center bar partners with King County to host monkeypox vaccination event

The event delivered 400 doses to those considered at high risk to contract the virus.
Monkeypox

White Center bar partners with King County to host monkeypox vaccination event

The event delivered roughly 400 doses to those considered at high risk to contract the virus.
Monkeypox

Gov. Inslee issues directive outlining monkeypox virus response

In his directive to state health officials, Inslee said MPV is an "evolving serious public health concern."
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Effort to reduce spread of monkeypox ramps up in King County, Washington state

Governor Jay Inslee issued a directive to the Washington State Department of Health Friday, outlining additional steps to address the rise in monkeypox cases.
Nation World

Back-to-school with COVID-19 variants and monkeypox outbreaks

Back-to-school is aligning with two high-profile virus outbreaks. Here's what you need to know as students return to classrooms.