Skip Navigation
Share on Facebook
Share on SMS
Share on Email
Navigation
News
Back
Local
DC
Maryland
Virginia
Investigations
Coronavirus
Traffic
Nation/World
Entertainment
Near Me
Environment
Latest News Stories
DC Police officer fatally shoots man on Prince George's County highway: authorities
Off-duty DC Police officer shoots, kills man in Prince George's County
Man fatally shot by off-duty DC Police officer on Bowie highway
Crash on Prince George's County leads off-duty DC officer to shoot, kill man
Woman facing several charges for the 'suspicious' disappearance of a 25-year-old DC woman
Weather
Back
Forecast
Radar
10-Day
Hourly
Closings & Delays
Traffic & Transportation
Weather Classroom
Latest Weather Stories
FORECAST: Weather Watch Alert for rain Thursday
Baseball returns to the nation's capital
Washington Nationals' home opener on April 1
Facts about Nationals home openers
Home opener for Nats draws near
Sports
VERIFY
Search
Search:
Search
Right Now
Washington, DC »
47°
Washington, DC »
Weather
Closings
Advertise With Us
Get Up DC
Contests
Environment
Washington Commanders
Investigations
Great Day Washington
Capitol Riots
Coronavirus
Equality Matters
Impact
Life
Our Picks
Military
HeartThreads
Food
Consumer
Pets
Get Up Give Back
Breaking News
More (
) »
Washington, DC's Leading Local News: Weather, Traffic, Sports and more | Washington, DC | WUSA9.com
Monkeypox
Yes, there has been a confirmed monkeypox death in the U.S.
Monkeypox
No, monkeypox is not a sexually transmitted disease
Is Monkeypox a sexually transmitted disease? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Monkeypox
Yes, monkeypox can spread through touching contaminated clothing and linens
Can monkeypox spread through touching contaminated clothing and linens? The VERIFY team confirms this is true.
Monkeypox
No, there isn’t evidence monkeypox can spread through wastewater
Health experts can track monkeypox spread by detecting the virus’s DNA in sewage, but this DNA can’t transmit the disease.
Expert Interviews
Mpox and Kids | Expert Interview with Allison Messina, M.D.
People have questions about how mpox affects kids. Pediatric infectious disease specialist, Allison Messina, M.D., speaks on the topic.
Monkeypox
Yes, monkeypox can spread by touching contaminated surfaces, but current risk is low
While it is possible for the monkeypox virus to spread by touching contaminated surfaces, health officials say the current risk to the public is low.
Monkeypox
Yes, monkeypox can spread by touching contaminated surfaces
While it is possible for the monkeypox virus to spread by touching contaminated surfaces, health officials say the current risk to the public is low.
Monkeypox
No, chickenpox vaccine, infection doesn’t protect against monkeypox
Monkeypox and chickenpox are caused by different viruses. That means that previous chickenpox vaccination or infection does not offer protection against monkeypox.
Monkeypox
Children are not eligible for monkeypox vaccine unless they’ve been exposed to virus
Monkeypox vaccines are not available to most people, including children, but there are exceptions if they’ve been directly exposed to the virus.
Monkeypox
Children are not eligible for monkeypox vaccine unless they’ve been exposed to virus
Monkeypox vaccines are not available to most people, including children, but there are exceptions if they’ve been directly exposed to the virus.
Monkeypox
Yes, monkeypox can spread by trying on clothing or changing bed sheets
While monkeypox can spread through touching contaminated clothing and linens, there are ways to clean and disinfect these items.
Monkeypox
Yes, people with eczema can get vaccinated against monkeypox
The JYNNEOS monkeypox vaccine is safe for people with eczema but current supply is limited. They should avoid the ACAM2000 vaccine.
Before You Leave, Check This Out
WUSA would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.
Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings.
No Thanks
Allow