SF monkeypox outbreak in decline, but leaders push for greater vaccine rollout

After almost three months of rampant spread, the number of monkeypox infections in San Francisco is steadily declining. Though hopeful, state and local leaders are still cautiously calling on the federal government to issue more vaccines in an equitable way, both in San Francisco and across California.

Last week, less than five new cases of monkeypox were reported in San Francisco, according to data from the San Francisco Department of Public Health. The virus hit a peak of 143 new cases on the week starting July 24.