Candace McCollum

Candace McCollum

Candace McCollum has been working in Radio since 2012 in the Chicago Market. She has a passion for news, writing, and Radio and knew at an early age...Full Bio

 

WHO Renames Monkeypox As 'Mpox'

Global health experts are renaming monkeypox "mpox" over concerns the original name could be viewed as "racist and stigmatizing." The World Health Organization announced it will begin using "mpox" following a series of consultations with experts. Both names will be used simultaneously for a year while monkeypox is phased out. Monkeypox cases are often found in Central and Western African countries, but an outbreak hit Europe and the U.S. in May. For more details click on link below:


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