31 children infected with monkeypox in the USA

At least 31 children in the United States have been diagnosed with monkeypox. ABC News reported that 9 of the victims were children in Texas.

According to the United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a total of 18,417 people has been diagnosed with monkeypox across the United States.

The CDC warns that children under eight are at risk of serious illness if they contract monkeypox.

Monkeypox cases in children have been reported in 11 states, a Texas government official said. 9 children have been infected in Texas.

The CDC and World Health Watchdogs say there is no evidence that monkeypox is a sexually transmitted disease.

Sources: ABC News, TH