Three dozen cases of monkeypox in Mid-Hudson

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ALBANY – The State Health Department reported a total of 36 reported cases of monkeypox in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Statewide, there have been 1,111 cases reported, the majority of which – 1,040 – are in the City of New York.

In our region, one case has been reported each in the counties of Columbia, Greene, and Sullivan, three cases each in Dutchess and Rockland and 25 cases in Westchester.

Monkeypox is a rare, viral infection that does not usually cause serious illness. However, it can result in hospitalization or death. That’s why health officials in New York, the U.S., and around the world are monitoring cases of monkeypox in areas that do not usually report monkeypox infections, including in New York State.

While New Yorkers should not be alarmed, everyone should stay informed about monkeypox, the state said. This means understanding the symptoms, how it spreads, and what to do if you are exposed.

Monkeypox spreads through close, physical contact between people. This means anyone can get monkeypox. However, based on the current outbreak, certain populations are being affected by monkeypox more than others, including men who have sex with men.

Based on previous outbreaks of monkeypox around the world, some groups may also be at heightened risk for severe outcomes if they contract monkeypox. This includes people with weakened immune systems, elderly New Yorkers, young children under eight years of age, and pregnant people.




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