A second possible case of monkeypox has been present in Chicago, Illinois.
The Division of Public Well being stated Friday that the second case was a detailed contact of the primary presumptive optimistic case recognized on Thursday.
Illinois well being officers affirm state’s first possible case of monkeypox virus
Officers stated the primary possible case was present in a Chicago man who just lately traveled to Europe.
The person has not required hospitalization and is “isolating at house in good situation,” the Chicago Division of Public Well being and Illinois Division of Public Well being stated.
As of Friday, the U.S. had recognized no less than 20 circumstances in 11 states.