Recent cases of monkeypox have been identified in King County residents who didn’t report traveling during the time they would have been exposed, suggesting that the virus was transmitted locally, according to Public Health – Seattle & King County.
As of Wednesday, July 6, Public Health officials have identified nine cases in King County.
Public Health has reached out to those with monkeypox to give advice and evaluate possible exposure to others. Because there are other contagious illnesses that can cause a rash or skin lesions, Public Health said it is important for anyone with a new rash to be seen by a health care provider who can assess if the rash is monkeypox or another infection.or has been in close contact with someone with monkeypox should contact a health care provider as soon as possible.
“Finding monkeypox in residents who were likely exposed locally highlights the importance for people who are at higher risk for monkeypox and for to be able to recognize the symptoms promptly, and to take steps to limit the risk for infection and the spread to others,” said Dr. Jeff Duchin, health officer forAs of July 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported almost 7,000 cases of monkeypox globally and 560 cases in the U.S. For the latest case counts, visit
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