Recent Chicago mpox outbreak now contained, officials say
A recent outbreak of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, in Chicago is now contained.
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A recent outbreak of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, in Chicago is now contained.
A recent outbreak of mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, in Chicago is now contained.
California health officials have reported two cases of a potentially more severe form of mpox that appear to be locally acquired.
Those diagnosed with mpox will start to experience flu-like symptoms, and most people develop a bumpy, painful rash.
The city's health department said since June, there have been 83 reported cases, but 24 of which have popped up in the last two weeks.
The CDC announced the person diagnosed with the disease recently traveled to eastern Africa. The patient has undergone treatment and is isolating at home.
The World Health Organization has declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years. Dr. Shivanjali Shankaran, an infectious disease specialist at Rush University Medical Center, explains what mpox is and why the WHO is so concerned about another outbreak.
The World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the mpox outbreaks in Africa are a global emergency, with cases confirmed among children and adults in more than a dozen countries.
Health officials are warning the potentially deadly virus could spread internationally, but right now the risk in the u-s is very low. Symptoms include fever, fatigue, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes and a rash.
Chicago health officials urge vaccinations after more than 30 cases were reported in Chicago since April.
A total of 24 cases have been confirmed in Chicago and suburban Cook County since March, along with two probable cases.
All of those affected have been symptomatic men – most of whom have already had two doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine.
All the cases in the Chicago area were among men between the ages of 24 and 46.
The World Health Organization urged countries to adopt the new name for the disease, citing the "ongoing negative impact" of the original.
The Chicago Department of Public Health wants to make sure everyone is healthy while we bundle up this winter.
The Chicago Department of Public Health wants to make sure everyone is healthy while we bundle up this winter.
Both of the people who died had several other health conditions – including weakened immune systems.
Both of the people who died had several other health conditions – including weakened immune systems.
District 427 said in a news release it was notified of the case by the DeKalb County Health Department on Wednesday, but did not specify if the person who tested positive was a student or staff member.
The school district did not say whether the person was a student or staff member.
The clinics will be held Saturday at Truman College and Malcolm X College, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Officials urge continued vigilance as Chicago joins growing list of cities whose monkeypox cases have slowed in recent weeks.
Health officials are expressing cautious optimism at the trend. CBS 2's Marissa Perlman reports.
Illinois has now hit a total of 1,005 monkeypox cases during this outbreak – but health leaders are expressing cautious optimism as the cases are trending down overall. CBS 2’s Marissa Perlman reports.
CBS 2 has tracked Monkeypox, or MPV, since the start of the outbreak in early May. Illinois now has at least 1,000 cases of MPV.
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A beloved store in west suburban LaGrange Park is reopening this weekend after being shuttered for months when a garbage truck plowed through the business.
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