The first case of monkeypox in the Pittsburgh area has been confirmed, a well being official at Central Outreach Wellness Center stated Wednesday. Watch the report above.A affected person was examined for monkeypox and the Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed the optimistic consequence, a information launch from the middle stated.The state well being division stated the affected person is a southwestern Pennsylvania resident.Most monkeypox sufferers expertise solely fever, physique aches, chills and fatigue. People with extra severe sickness might develop a rash and lesions on the face and fingers that may unfold to different elements of the physique.Monkeypox instances have continued to develop throughout the nation. The U.S. has recognized greater than 300 instances in 27 states and the District of Columbia. More than 4,700 instances have been discovered in greater than 40 different nations exterior the areas of Africa the place the virus is endemic.There have been no U.S. deaths and officers say the danger to the American public is low. But they’re taking steps to guarantee those that medical measures are in place to cope with the rising downside.U.S. well being officers on Tuesday expanded the group of individuals advisable to get vaccinated in opposition to monkeypox. Central Outreach says it has entry to the remedy and vaccine for monkeypox for anybody who has contracted the virus or had publicity to the virus.The Associated Press contributed to this report.
The first case of monkeypox in the Pittsburgh area has been confirmed, a well being official at Central Outreach Wellness Center stated Wednesday.
Watch the report above.
A affected person was examined for monkeypox and the Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed the optimistic consequence, a information launch from the middle stated.
The state well being division stated the affected person is a southwestern Pennsylvania resident.
Most monkeypox sufferers expertise solely fever, physique aches, chills and fatigue. People with extra severe sickness might develop a rash and lesions on the face and fingers that may unfold to different elements of the physique.
Monkeypox instances have continued to develop throughout the nation. The U.S. has recognized greater than 300 instances in 27 states and the District of Columbia. More than 4,700 instances have been discovered in greater than 40 different nations exterior the areas of Africa the place the virus is endemic.
There have been no U.S. deaths and officers say the danger to the American public is low. But they’re taking steps to guarantee those that medical measures are in place to cope with the rising downside.
U.S. well being officers on Tuesday expanded the group of individuals advisable to get vaccinated in opposition to monkeypox.
Central Outreach says it has entry to the remedy and vaccine for monkeypox for anybody who has contracted the virus or had publicity to the virus.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
