In a recent update, the San Francisco Department of Public Health has assured residents that cases of mpox remain remarkably low in the city, with a seven-day average of zero cases. Despite this reassurance, the department reported traces of clade II mpox, associated with the 2022 outbreak, have been detected in San Francisco’s wastewater. Monitoring mpox in wastewater has been ongoing since 2022, and levels have significantly decreased compared to last year. There have been no reported cases of clade I mpox, related to the 2023 Democratic Republic of Congo outbreak in the United States, as per SF Public Health.

Considering the current situation, health officials continue to emphasize the importance of vaccinations. The Public Health Department reminds the community that the two-dose vaccine protocol is the most efficient measure to prevent the spread of pox. Those seeking vaccinations can easily find options through the CDC's vaccine locator or by checking availability at local CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid pharmacies.

For individuals who believe they may have been exposed to mpox or those presenting symptoms such as a rash, the department advises getting tested. Testing and medical services are available through healthcare providers or at free mpox clinics. The city's health department urges residents to stay home and avoid close contact with others while waiting for test results. In cases of severe mpox, the antiviral medication tecovirimat, known as TPOXX, may be prescribed by a doctor, according to the City and County of San Francisco.