US declares monkeypox a "public health emergency"

The US has declared the outbreak of monkeypox in the country a public
health emergency.

Around 7,000 cases have been recorded so far, more than in any other country.

But the Biden administration is facing criticism for not acting fast enough.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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