Kentucky
First probable case of monkeypox identified in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) – Public well being officers introduced on Friday that the primary possible case of monkeypox has been recognized in Kentucky.
The optimistic affected person is a Jefferson County resident. Attributable to privateness considerations, no additional info will likely be launched in regards to the affected person. The affected person stays remoted, and well being officers are working to establish anybody the affected person could have had shut contact with whereas infectious.
Preliminary testing was accomplished at Kentucky’s Division for Public Well being.
“Figuring out the primary case of monkeypox in Kentucky is regarding however not stunning,” stated Dr. Steven Stack, KY Public Well being Commissioner. “Thankfully, the chance to most of the people stays low. We proceed to work carefully with CDC and our native well being division and healthcare companions to comprise the unfold of this virus.”
As of June 23, the CDC reviews that 173 monkeypox circumstances have been recognized in 24 U.S. states.
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