Harris County resident who was presumptive positive for monkeypox dies; cause of death not released, officials say

Harris County resident who was presumptive positive for monkeypox dies; cause of death not released, officials say

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – An adult with various severe illnesses, who was also presumptive positive for monkeypox, died Sunday, according to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Harris County Public Health. Health officials said, at this time, the patient’s cause of death is unknown. HCPH is collaborating with partners to determine what role, if any, … Read more

Monkeypox on campus: Schools in N. Houston and Fort Bend ISD report separate cases

Monkeypox on campus: Schools in N. Houston and Fort Bend ISD report separate cases

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Monkeypox has hit Houston-area classrooms. Two separate campuses – one in north Houston and the other in Fort Bend ISD – confirmed cases of the virus on Monday. Here is how officials announced the cases and what each school is doing in response: IDEA Public Schools, Hardy campus IDEA Public Schools, … Read more

Monkeypox case reported at IDEA Public Schools campus in north Houston

Monkeypox case reported at IDEA Public Schools campus in north Houston

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A case of monkeypox may have broken through into a Houston classroom just days after Harris County health officials cleared what appeared as a case involving a child under 2 years old. IDEA Public Schools, a national charter school network with locations in four states, disclosed on Monday that a monkeypox … Read more