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The monkeypox outbreak has prompted San Francisco officials to declare a state of emergency. Mayor London Breed said the declaration will begin Monday and allows the city to prepare and allocate resources to prevent the spread of the virus.
"San Francisco showed during COVID that early action is essential for protecting public health,” Breed said in a statement. "We know that this virus impacts everyone equally – but we also know that those in our LGBTQ community are at greater risk right now. Many people in our LGBTQ community are scared and frustrated. This local emergency will allow us to continue to support our most at-risk, while also better preparing for what’s to come."