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Understanding The Monkeypox Virus Now

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There are 1,900 monkeypox cases in Los Angeles County. Transmission rates are falling but this week the L.A. County Public Health Department confirmed the first death caused by the virus. Information about monkeypox is changing fast so host Brian De Los Santos checks in on the where things stand now -- and what people in high risk categories should know. 

Guests: 

Jackie Fortier, LAist Senior Health Reporter

Eric Pham, Palos Verdes resident

Janay Tate, Hollywood resident

There are 1,900 monkeypox cases in Los Angeles County. Transmission rates are falling but this week the L.A. County Public Health Department confirmed the first death caused by the virus. Information about monkeypox is changing fast so host Brian De Los Santos checks in on the where things stand now -- and what people in high risk categories should know. 

Guests: 

Jackie Fortier, LAist Senior Health Reporter

Eric Pham, Palos Verdes resident

Janay Tate, Hollywood resident