Monkeypox in Illinois: Chicago man who recently traveled to Europe is state's 1st probable case

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Monkeypox has been detected in a Chicago man who recently traveled to Europe. It is the first probable case in Illinois.

CHICAGO -- Chicago and Illinois public health officials have confirmed the first probable case of monkeypox in the state in an adult male Chicago resident who recently traveled to Europe.

Unlike COVID-19, which is a new virus, monkeypox has been around since the 1950s and the majority of cases come from central and west Africa.US in process of releasing monkeypox vaccine from national stockpile for 'high-risk' people: CDC Symptoms include rashes, sores and lesions that often look severe, as well as fever and muscle aches. In a joint statement the state and city health departments say"The person did not require hospitalization and is isolating at home in good condition."

 

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Who’s gives a fuck

Just shoot me damn fck it 😑

A gay man who went to sex party perhaps … ? This is the community that is being most effected. Why is this not more publicized?

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