Massachusetts
Officials: monkeypox case confirmed in western Massachusetts
(WGGB/WSHM) – A case of monkeypox has been detected in western Massachusetts.
Well being officals stated that they had been solely notified concerning the case 24 hours in the past.
In keeping with the Quabbin Well being District, the individual contaminated with the virus is doing properly and is retaining in contact with the Massachusetts Division of Public Well being.
They added that that is the primary time their district – which covers the cities of Pelham, Belchertown, and Ware, has seen a monkeypox case.
Western Mass Information is working to get extra info on this an infection and may have extra because it turns into accessible.
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