DEVELOPING STORY: The mayor of New York City declared a state of emergency Monday afternoon due to the monkeypox outbreak. The outbreak is predominantly impacting the gay community.
The city has more than 1,200 reported cases of monkeypox, about 25 percent of all cases in the United States.“We are continuing to see the numbers rise,” Mayor Adams said in a statement. “This order will bolster our existing efforts to educate, vaccinate, test, and treat as many New Yorkers as possible and ensure a whole-of-government response to this outbreak.”
Monday’s emergency executive order allows the mayor to suspend local laws, and enact new health rules.
The question is whether the mayor will actually crack down on any behaviors that might lead to the spread of the disease.
BREAKING: New York City Mayor declares state of emergency due to monkeypox outbreak pic.twitter.com/sSLgLLvlOv
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