Chickenpox Outbreak Map 2024. A major outbreak of a mutant mpox strain has been declared a public health emergency amid fears it could spread out of control. However, it is much more common among animals.

In some health centers patient intake is 4,000% higher than their capacity, save the children said. More than 500 mpox cases have been reported in the united states in 2024, according to cdc data, and relatively low levels of vaccination leave many at risk.