The Issue Is: Dr. Erica Pan and Lis Smith

This week on The Issue Is, Elex speaks with California State Epidemiologist Dr. Erica Pan. Democratic Strategist Lis Smith also stops by to chat on the show.

Monkeypox: Dispelling common myths of ongoing outbreak

On Thursday, the U.S. Government declared monkeypox a public health emergency. The nationwide declaration will free up money and other resources to fight the virus that has infected more than 6,600 Americans so far.

US declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency

The U.S. has declared a public health emergency to bolster the federal response to the outbreak of monkeypox that already has infected more than 6,600 Americans.

Long Beach declares local emergency over monkeypox

Long Beach on Wednesday declared a local emergency in response to a rise in monkeypox cases.

Child tests positive for monkeypox in Long Beach

A child has tested positive for monkeypox in Long Beach, according to city officials. The child was symptomatic but is now recovered. Long Beach has reported 20 confirmed and probable cases of monkeypox so far.

Monkeypox: LA County declares local state of emergency
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Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell Tuesday has issued a proclamation of local emergency for monkeypox to address the number of increasing cases in Los Angeles County.

LA County declares local emergency amid rise in monkeypox cases
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Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell Tuesday has issued a proclamation of local emergency for monkeypox to address the number of increasing cases in Los Angeles County.

Monkeypox: California under state of emergency
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Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in the wake of the monkeypox outbreak impacting California.

World Health Organization declares monkeypox a global emergency

Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.

Infant diagnosed with monkeypox in DC, officials say

An infant in D.C. tested positive for monkeypox, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

LA County warns of Monkeypox vaccine shortage

With a limited supply in LA County, the monkeypox vaccine is only available to certain high-risk groups right now.

LA man opens up about his monkeypox battle
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A Los Angeles man warns the public that they don't want to go through what he went through during his battle with monkeypox.