Officials: Slow federal response hampers monkeypox treatments

Local health officials across Maryland said they are ready for monkeypox but are at the mercy of the federal government. As of Tuesday, the Maryland Department of Health reported 215 cases of monkeypox in the state. And, much like the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the state is lagging when it comes to resources. Baltimore County Health Officer Dr. Gregory Branch said the county is ready to respond to this latest public health emergency.