New
York City has 711 confirmed cases of monkeypox, as vaccine rollout for
the spreading virus is expanding.
The
federal and state governments are sending 25,963 doses to New York City
to help combat the spread.
Last
week, the city Health Department said more appointment slots would open
up as doses arrive, but as of right now they are not available.
The
virus reached the United States around two months ago.
“Our
state, New York State, has the highest numbers by far in the nation,” said Health
Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett.
“It’s these numbers that drive our sense of urgency.”
The
new round of doses comes after the federal government initially provided 21,500
doses to the city.