Austin Mayor Steve Adler, Travis County Judge Andy Brown and Dr. Desmar Walkes, Austin-Travis County’s health authority, plan to request resources while also raising awareness and educating the public about monkeypox.
A joint emergency order will also be issued.
Austin-Travis County leaders have declared a joint emergency order in response to the rising number of monkeypox cases
Leaders from Austin and Travis County announced they're issuing joint emergency orders for monkeypox because of rising..