Virus Briefing: Monkeypox vaccine disparities

Black men in New York City received far fewer doses than their share of the at-risk population.

View in browser|nytimes.com August 19, 2022 Here's your update on the coronavirus pandemic and other virus news. TOP NEWS Andrew Seng for The New York Times A Repeat of Covid: Data Show Racial Disparities in Monkeypox Response New York City has released new data showing that Black men have received far fewer monkeypox vaccines than their share of the at-risk population. By Sharon Otterman, Joseph Goldstein and Liam Stack Rebecca Marshall for The New York Times Unequal Access to Monkeypox Shots Gives Europe Pandemic Flashbacks After Covid disparities sent people across borders in search of vaccines, the European Union tried to create a level playing field. But it's still far from complete. By Monika Pronczuk and Emma Bubola Joe Raedle/Getty Images Monkeypox Vaccine Plan Prods Cities and States to Adopt New Dosing Regimen The Biden administration will distribute monkeypox vaccine to jurisdictions that adopt a new protocol using one-fifth the regular dose. Critics called the plan "unscientific." By Sheryl Gay Stolberg, Sharon Otterman and Apoorva Mandavilli CORONAVIRUS NEWS Chang W. Lee/The New York Times Covid and N.Y.C. Schools: Back to Class, and Finally Back to Normal? The city Education Department has ended most Covid restrictions for students, although teachers still have to be vaccinated. By Lola Fadulu Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Trouble in Paradise: Chinese Tourists Left Stranded During Lockdowns Tens of thousands of domestic travelers were stuck at their summer vacation destinations after local outbreaks forced them into quarantine. By Daisuke Wakabayashi Hannah Beier for The New York Times Guest Essay The Abysmal Covid Vaccination Rate for Toddlers Speaks Volumes Trust needs to be re-established between Americans and public health bodies. By Aaron E. Carroll Kenny Holston for The New York Times Facebook and Instagram Remove Robert Kennedy Jr.'s Nonprofit for Misinformation The social networking company said that Children's Health Defense, a group led by Mr. Kennedy, an anti-vaccine activist, had "repeatedly" violated its guidelines by spreading medical misinformation. By Sheera Frenkel What else we're following Covid Health workers in a Chinese city are testing freshly caught seafood for Covid, CNN reported. Monkeypox As the school year inches closer, teachers in New York City are concerned about the lack of official guidance on monkeypox, Curbed reported. Scientists worry that monkeypox could spread to wild animals, which would make the disease much harder to eradicate, The Los Angeles Times reported. H5N1 A new strain of avian flu is decimating wild birds, The Financial Times reported. Email your thoughts to virusbriefing@nytimes.com. Did a friend forward you the briefing? Sign up here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Virus Briefing from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018