The U.S. has reported 17 deaths from the virus and almost 30,000 cases.
Scientists and health experts wanted to rename "monkeypox" to combat the homophobic and racist stigma attached to the virus.
Local health departments in four states say six people who had tested positive for the virus have died.
The data marks an important milestone in the administration's fight against monkeypox, particularly given the unprecedented nature of this year's outbreak.
