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Mpox cases in Georgia drop; CDC ends public health emergency

The virus formerly known as monkeypox is no longer a public health emergency, effective after Jan. 31, 2023, following a drop in cases, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said in December that the department would continue to monitor case trends closely and encourage all at-risk individuals […]