Mpox is "not the new COVID," World Health Organization says
The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency over the spread of mpox in Africa, but says it's not the next coronavirus.
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The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency over the spread of mpox in Africa, but says it's not the next coronavirus.
Health officials around the world are keeping a close eye on an outbreak of mpox, formerly called monkeypox, in Africa.
The World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the mpox outbreaks in Africa are a global emergency, with cases confirmed among children and adults in more than a dozen countries.
Public health officials came armed with a serious message for Pride Month: Get vaccinated against mpox.
Authorities recently reported finding drug-resistant strains of the monkeypox virus.
The CDC is expected to release new vaccine effectiveness data this week.
The World Health Organization announced Monday that "mpox" is now the preferred name for monkeypox.
Early data, based on people who were eligible for the shots, found the unvaccinated are 14 times more likely to catch monkeypox.
The FDA said the monkeypox virus needs "only a single amino acid change" to evade the treatment.
A building-level approach to wastewater surveillance is underway at all 11 hospitals within the NYC Health + Hospitals integrated health care system in New York City.
The pace of new monkeypox cases reported in some major cities -- and in the US overall -- has started to slow recently, but experts say it's too early to know if the trend will last.
There have been no reported deaths from monkeypox in California.
The CDC counts only 17 monkeypox cases in children under 16 years old so far.
The White House is making nearly 2 million doses of monkeypox available for ordering.
Monkeypox numbers in Sacramento County are showing that White and Hispanic people are impacted at high rates.
Yolo and Yuba Counties have announced their first cases of the monkeypox virus. Sacramento County still has the most cases in the region with 103.
Previously, the guidance did not include dogs on the list of animals that can get infected. Scientists published an article in the Lancet medical journal, saying they'd found evidence of human-to-dog transmission.
Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."
Researchers studying two men who caught the virus in Paris said "symptom onset in both patients and, subsequently, in their dog suggest human-to-dog transmission."
Arriola told the Senate Select Committee on monkeypox about a mountain of challenges, starting with his doctor not having testing supplies.
A local city councilman diagnosed with monkeypox is facing a mound of challenges. He went to the doctor hoping for some medicine -- but instead got a dose of difficulty from a lack of testing -- to barely any vaccines.
Sacramento County officials have proclaimed a public health emergency over the monkeypox outbreak.
The goal of the committee is to identify what can be done in the short and medium terms to improve the state's response to the outbreak, lawmakers say.
There are now more than 7,500 confirmed cases across the country.
The Sacramento LGBT Community Center will host a free monkeypox vaccine clinic on Monday.
A Powerball ticket worth nearly $1.4 million sold at a Sacramento area gas station, according to the California State Lottery.
Hundreds gathered outside of Pitman High School in Turlock for a candlelight vigil Wednesday night, remembering three members of the Lourenco family killed in a crash on Sunday.
With just over three months to go from the A's playing their first baseball game in West Sacramento, the city is bracing for a lot more cars and traffic.
It was a surprise reunion for firefighters at Sacramento Station 6 who met the baby they helped save after her mother delivered her on the side of Highway 99 in June.
A person riding a mobility scooter is dead after they were hit by a vehicle in Modesto Wednesday night, police said.
Hundreds gathered outside of Pitman High School in Turlock for a candlelight vigil Wednesday night, remembering three members of the Lourenco family killed in a crash on Sunday.
The move is in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
With just over three months to go from the A's playing their first baseball game in West Sacramento, the city is bracing for a lot more cars and traffic.
A Powerball ticket worth nearly $1.4 million sold at a Sacramento area gas station, according to the California State Lottery.
It was a surprise reunion for firefighters at Sacramento Station 6 who met the baby they helped save after her mother delivered her on the side of Highway 99 in June.
For the first time ever, the X Games will call Sacramento home and will be held in the city from 2025 through 2027, officials announced Thursday.
Sacramento police say of the city's 6,000-plus meters, more than 1,300 have been damaged in the past three months.
A number of prominent Sacramentans have called the place home.
One family from South America is making Sacramento their new home thanks to United Way's literacy tutoring program.
A husband and wife were left in critical condition following a house fire in Sacramento, officials said Tuesday.
An 8-month-old girl died and three adults were injured in a crash in California's Central Valley on Tuesday night, the California Highway Patrol said.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday granted California its request to enforce vehicle emissions standards stricter than federal rules, including the state's ban on sales of new gasoline-powered cars.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Researchers say the study "fundamentally changes our understanding of ground squirrels."
Officials say "clear indicators of arson" have been found in the investigation into what started the fire that destroyed the historic Bidwell Mansion in Chico.
Sacramento State football is reportedly set to bring on University of Nevada, Las Vegas assistant coach Brennan Marion to lead its program.
The teams exchanged leads seven times over the final 75 seconds, with Murray nailing the game-winner 10 seconds after DeMar DeRozan put the Kings (13-14) in front with a baseline dunk.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Monday that the Hornets are "in discussions" to bring on Michael Vick to lead the program.
The San Francisco 49ers have suspended linebacker De'Vondre Campbell for the final three games of the regular season after he refused to enter a game after losing his starting job.
The Athletics have added another option for their refurbished rotation, acquiring Jeffrey Springs in a multiplayer trade with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty campaigned in support of extending city manager Howard Chan's contract. But in his first action as mayor, he opposed the extension.
The 43-year-old heiress and actor has testified about her own experience as a teenager at treatment facilities.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
"People deserve to know upfront what they're being asked to pay," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in announcing crackdown on certain consumer fees.
California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond is proposing a statewide policy that school districts do not cooperate with ICE.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.
At least 364 pertussis cases were reported, marking the worst Thanksgiving week on record.
Feds warn against eating multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads, wraps, party trays and meal kits.
A California farm expanded a recall of raw milk sold in stores and halted production after state health and agriculture officials found bird flu virus in more milk samples.
A Fairfield couple had their home insurance policy canceled because of a photo taken from high above their residence. They called Kurtis when they thought the insurance carrier got it wrong.
Inflation and California's higher wages are driving up the cost of dining out, but the Call Kurtis team has found some relief for your wallet in the form of discount gift cards for restaurants.
A Sacramento mother is seeking answers—and justice—after discovering that her daughter's grave was moved without her knowledge.
A Lodi animal rescue and adoption agency said someone hijacked their Facebook page and is using it to rip people off. They reached out to the Call Kurtis team to look into it.
A Folsom viewer said a credit reporting agency is refusing to remove a debt that isn't hers. She reached out to the Call Kurtis team for help.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
No one — not the Governor's Office, the CHP task force, nor the attorney general — can tell us how many of the people arrested by California's Organized Retail Crime Task Force were sentenced, let alone how many went to jail, received treatment, or re-offended.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.
The CHP captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout confirmed.
CBS News California takes a closer look at the drug component of the high-profile Proposition 36 to fact-check claims about the ballot measure from supporters and opponents.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The family contacted CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team to look into the matter.
The fire prompted a massive response from crews across the state, including five strike teams out of Auburn in Placer County.
The goal is to attract more women to the profession.
A new wildfire burning near the Nevada and Placer county line has forced officials to issue mandatory evacuations in both counties on Saturday.
As wildfires rage across California, new research reveals an alarming impact on one of the region's most vital industries: agriculture.
California voters will be asked to authorize the state to borrow $10 billion to pay for climate and environmental projects, including wildfire prevention.
A high school senior and his girlfriend dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus and handed out gifts to every student at their school, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts.
It was a day of conquering fears and overcoming odds at the Sacramento Deep Water Channel this weekend. People living with physical disabilities got an opportunity to feel the exhilaration of setting sail.
A nutrition program to get kids excited about healthy eating in Yuba City is seeing success and now the farm-to-school program will be growing not just food but in size and opportunity.
Kids and teens in Stockton are flocking to a program that's offering them the opportunity of a lifetime.
More than one hundred customers came out to celebrate the grand reopening of a restaurant that's been around for seven decades.
With just over three months to go from the A's playing their first baseball game in West Sacramento, the city is bracing for a lot more cars and traffic.
It was a surprise reunion for firefighters at Sacramento Station 6 who met the baby they helped save after her mother delivered her on the side of Highway 99 in June of 2024.
Three people were taken to the hospital after a five-vehicle crash on Highway 99 just north of Yuba City closed the highway in both directions on Wednesday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.
Many people gathered in Turlock to remember a teacher and her husband and daughter who were killed in a crash over the weekend.
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