Biden announces White House monkeypox response team with 3 states declaring emergencies
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President Biden formed a team to coordinate and manage the White House's monkeypox response efforts Tuesday as the virus spreads in cities and states across the nation.
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"Fenton and Deaskalakis will lead the administration’s strategy and operations to combat the current monkeypox outbreak, including equitably increasing the availability of tests, vaccinations and treatments," the White House said Tuesday.
Fenton has twice served as acting administrator of FEMA and has led "multiple challenging prevention, response and recovery operations" throughout his career.
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