Washington state confirms first case of monkeypox
May 27, 2022, 9:36 AM
Jeff Duchin, Health Officer, Public Health for Seattle and King County speaks following the death of a a King County, Washington resident due to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) during a press conference in Seattle, Washington on February 29, 2020. (Getty Images)
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The first case of monkeypox in Washington has officially been confirmed.
The Department of Health says a King County resident did not require hospitalization and is isolating at home.
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The department is working to identify others who may have been exposed.
Monkeypox symptoms include a rash and fever, and people typically recover within two to four weeks.
“Despite the news of multiple cases nationwide, monkeypox is a very rare disease in the United States and the Washington resident who tested positive does not pose a public health risk,” wrote Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH, Secretary of Health, in a news release.
