>> We start with breaking news. Tonight health officials are reporting the first case of monkeypox in Milwaukee. 12 News Kent Wainscot is live at the Department of Health. Kent, what do we know? >> Monkeypox was identified in a Milwaukee County resident on Saturday. The Milwaukee Department of Health currently in contact with the patient is monitoring that person’s symptoms and condition. This is the second case in the states. To monitor the symptoms and condition of persons. The person is not being identified but the patient is in isolation and following all the recommended guidelines. This is the second known case in Wisconsin, the first recently identified in Dane County in the Madison area. The CDC says 860 six cases have been reported nationwide. Health officials say the risk to the public remains low. The disease is not easily transmitted at this time, but they want people to be aware of the symptoms, which include unexplained rashes and skin sores. They say there are certain ways in which it runs. >> Monkeypox can be transmitted in many ways. Usually it requires personal or intimate type of contact for skin-to-skin transmission. It can also be transmitted through respiratory droplets, though that is – it requires a more intimate type of contact for respiratory spread versus something like COVID. >> Health Department officials told us that they have reached out and are monitoring anyone who has been in contact with this particular person who has contracted monkeypox
First case of monkeypox reported in Milwaukee city
866 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the United States as of Monday afternoon
A case of monkeypox was confirmed in the city of Milwaukee on Saturday. According to the Milwaukee Department of Health, the person is in isolation and following recommended guidance. This is the second case of monkeypox in a Wisconsin resident, as identified by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Johnson. “While the disease does not spread easily from person to person without direct contact, we expect more cases to emerge in the coming weeks. To control the spread, we encourage residents to be aware of symptoms, encourage you to follow prevention recommendations and seek medical attention when necessary.” To prevent the spread of monkeypox, individuals should follow the following recommendations: Avoid skin-to-skin contact with a monkeypox rash, including avoiding touching the rash or scabs of a person with monkeypox, and kissing, hugging, hugging or escaping. Having sex with a person with monkeypox. If exposed to monkeypox, contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible and let them know that you have symptoms or have been exposed to monkeypox. Health care providers can provide tests and care for people who have been diagnosed with monkeypox. Monitor for fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes and a new, unexplained rash, and contact a health care provider if any of these occur. If you do not have a healthcare provider, contact your local health department for guidance. If sick with monkeypox, isolate at home until the rash has completely resolved, the scab has fallen off, and a new layer of intact skin has formed. As of Monday afternoon, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 866 confirmed monkeypox and orthopoxvirus cases. United States. While the number of confirmed cases of monkeypox is increasing in the United States, the overall risk to the general public is low. Click here for more information about Monkeypox.
A case of monkeypox was confirmed on Saturday in a city in Milwaukee.
According to the Milwaukee Department of Health, the person is in isolation and following recommended guidance.
This is the second case of monkeypox in a Wisconsin resident identified by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
“With the increasing number of cases nationwide, we are not surprised that monkeypox has been under-identified in our city,” said Milwaukee Health Commissioner Kirsten Johnson. “While the disease does not spread easily from person to person without direct contact, we expect more cases to emerge in the coming weeks. To control the spread, we encourage residents to be aware of symptoms, encourage you to follow prevention recommendations and seek medical attention when needed.”
To prevent the spread of monkeypox, individuals should follow the following recommendations:
- Avoid skin-to-skin contact with a monkeypox rash, including avoiding touching the rash or scabs of a person with monkeypox and avoiding kissing, hugging, hugging, or having sex with a person with monkeypox.
- If exposed to monkeypox, contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible and let them know that you have symptoms or have been exposed to monkeypox. Health care providers can provide tests and care for people who have been diagnosed with monkeypox. Monitor for fever, chills, swollen lymph nodes and a new, unexplained rash, and contact a health care provider if any of these occur. If you do not have a healthcare provider, contact your local health department for guidance.
- If sick with monkeypox, isolate at home until the rash has completely resolved, the scab has fallen off, and a new layer of intact skin has formed.
As of Monday afternoon, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 866 confirmed monkeypox and orthopoxvirus cases in the United States.
While the number of confirmed cases of monkeypox is increasing in the United States, the overall risk to the general public is low.
Click here for more information about Monkeypox.