With Sacramento County officials issuing a state of emergency this week, we’ve rounded up what you need to know about the virus, as well as where to receive the vaccine + other local resources.

Need to know

82. That’s the number of both confirmed + probable cases of monkeypox in Sac County as of Wednesday afternoon.
The county’s state of emergency grants greater access to federal funds + will help "ensure uninterrupted access to resources necessary to lessen disease transmission" according to Don Nottoli, chairman of the County Board of Supervisors.
As of Wednesday afternoon, our county has received 4,728 doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine, which is approved for individuals 18+ who are at high risk for monkeypox infection.

Local resources

Pucci’s Pharmacy at 3257 Folsom Blvd. is the only pharmacy in Sacramento currently administering the JYNNEOS vaccine. Schedule an appointment
The Sacramento LGBT Center hosts vaccine clinics, with the next one scheduled for Sat., Aug 13 from 3-6 p.m. It has also put together a digest of resources to learn more about treatment, prevention, and more.
Stay up-to-date with the county's resource page on the monkeypox virus.