U.S. Monkeypox Cases Surge: Who’s to Blame?

The U.S. has become the global epicenter of the monkeypox outbreak, with 17,432 cases reported as of August 22, according to the CDC. As anxiety simmers, residents in cities like Los Angeles and New York are questioning the country’s preparedness and vaccination efforts amid pandemic fatigue.

CGTN stringers hit the streets to gauge public sentiment. One Los Angeles resident shared their worries: \"COVID isn’t even over yet, and now monkeypox? It’s like we’re stuck in a Netflix pandemic sequel nobody asked for.\"

While vaccines roll out unevenly, debates about responsibility—government response gaps, global health equity, or systemic weaknesses—are heating up. Could this outbreak have been contained faster? Experts call for clearer communication and equitable access to resources.

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'We Talk': Who's responsible for the monkeypox outbreak in U.S.?

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