• Oakland County has the highest number of monkeypox cases in Michigan.
• County Executive Coulter is calling on the federal government to boost monkeypox vaccine supply.
• Paul Benson, who treats the LGBTQ+ community, says if adequate supply becomes available, the monkeypox vaccine can eliminate the virus.

Pontiac, Mich., July 21, 2022 ? Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter launched the Oakland County Monkeypox Task Force today to respond to the outbreak and educate the public about the illness. To date, the county has at least five confirmed or probable monkeypox cases, the highest of any county in Michigan.

Oakland County Health Officer Calandra Green will lead the task force which will help develop a communication and education plan about monkeypox and a strategy for outreach to the communities. They also will create a plan for the distribution of vaccines once they become more readily available.