Monkeypox: Separating fact from fiction
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Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer at WebMD, talks about what we know about the monkeypox virus, how it spreads, who is at risk and what are the symptoms.

Monkeypox cases rising in Chicago; Biden declares public health emergency
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The federal government has declared a public health emergency for monkeypox, which will free up federal money and other resources to battle the outbreak.

Chicago's top doc hopes city will receive more monkeypox vaccines as cases rise
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The United States declared a public health emergency on monkeypox ? freeing up federal money and resources to fight the outbreak. In Chicago, the top doctor hopes that declaration will mean more vaccines, as there are currently not enough to meet demand.

Medical community sounds alarm as monkeypox cases increase across U.S.
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Fox medical contributor Dr. Mike Cirigliano talks about the United States' slow response to the monkypox outbreak and what can be done now to curtail the spread.

Illinois declares monkeypox a public health emergency
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday declared the monkeypox virus a public health emergency, allowing the state's health department to use resources for coordinating logistics across the state and help get vaccines distributed.

Monkeypox case reported at Cook County Jail
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A case of monkeypox has been identified at the Cook County Jail, authorities announced Tuesday.

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.

McHenry County reports first probable case of monkeypox

Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, and a rash that looks like pimples or blisters.

Monkeypox moves into Lake County: First probable case reported
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The first probable case of monkeypox has been announced in Lake County. Illinois has one of the highest monkeypox infection rates in the country, with close to 50 cases already confirmed.

7 confirmed monkeypox cases in Chicago
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The Chicago Department of Public Health confirmed Monday there are seven cases of monkeypox in the city, as health officials work to identify other potential cases.

2nd probable monkeypox case reported in Illinois
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The second probable case of monkeypox has been reported in Illinois, according to local health officials.