First probable monkeypox cases reported in Missouri, Indiana - News Summed Up

First probable monkeypox cases reported in Missouri, Indiana


(CNN) Two more states announced their first probable cases of monkeypox Saturday. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said the suspected case developed in a Kansas City resident who had recently traveled out-of-state. The Indiana Department of Health also said it was investigating a probable monkeypox case, but would not release the location of the patient, who they said was in isolation. Initial testing occurred at state health department labs and confirmatory testing is pending at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention labs. "The risk of monkeypox among the general public continues to be extremely low," Indiana Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box said.


Source: CNN June 20, 2022 08:55 UTC



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