As of August 22, data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that 17,432 monkeypox cases have been reported nationwide. So far, the United States has the world's highest tally of monkeypox cases.

CGTN stringer hit the streets of Los Angeles and New York to interview people about their views on the outbreak and the vaccination services available. A Los Angeles resident said that he is nervous about the monkeypox outbreak as the COVID-19 pandemic hasn't ended.