Cyclists and pedestrians enjoy a foggy morning along the Great Highway at Ocean Beach in an undated image. (Photo courtesy of San Francisco Recreation and Parks)

San Francisco officials declared a local public health emergency Thursday for monkeypox as the city has roughly one-third of the reported cases statewide.

The declaration, which will formally take effect Aug. 1, will enable the city to expedite emergency planning, staffing and public agency coordination as San Francisco attempts to slow the virus’ increased spread.

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Eli covers public health, transportation and state politics for the Bay City News Foundation, serves as the main editor of the Public Health and COVID-19 Information Hub and assists with Local News Matters' social media strategy. He has also previously covered local politics in San Diego County as well as college and professional sports across the Bay Area.