Congressional Bill Would Make Monkeypox Testing Free of Charge
surpassed 10,000, with many localities complaining about a lack of or inability to access testing, preventative measures like vaccines, and treatments for those already infected.The increase in cases also confirms the need for expansive testing — which Maloney’s bill seeks to make easier to access — as well as contract tracing, to allow people to quarantine themselves for the appropriate length of time and avoid infecting others. “It is critical that we eliminate cost as a barrier to testing for monkeypox to ensure we can identify cases and prevent further spread,” Maloney said in a statement.