Illinois announced its first probable case of monkeypox on Thursday — one of a small, but growing number of cases across the country.
The case is in a male Chicagoan who recently traveled to Europe, according to the Chicago Department of Public Health. The person did not require hospitalization and is in good condition.
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The case remains isolated, and “at this time there is no indication there is a great risk of extensive local spread of the virus, as monkeypox does not spread as easily as the COVID-19 virus,” according to a health department news release.
In all, 19 cases have been reported nationwide.
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More to come.
