Mpox infections climb again in Chicago area, health officials say
Health officials say mpox cases are rising again in Chicago. The virus, once called monkeypox, causes rashes, sores, fever and tiredness.
Health officials tracking mpox rise
Doctors say mpox is still here and spreading again in Chicago.
Chicago sees rise in mpox cases in recent months, health officials say
There has been an increase in mpox cases reported in Chicago over the past few months, according to local health officials.
New form of mpox reported in US for 1st time
A U.S. resident who had traveled to eastern Africa is the first confirmed U.S. case of a new form of mpox.
CDC issues stark warning on rapid spread of deadlier Mpox strain
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a stark warning to Americans this week regarding the rapid spread of a deadlier form of Mpox currently sweeping through the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
WHO renames monkeypox as 'mpox,' citing racism concerns
The World Health Organization said it was concerned by the “racist and stigmatizing language” that arose after monkeypox spread to more than 100 countries.
Monkeypox contributed to Indiana resident’s death, officials say
Monkeypox was a contributing factor in the recent death of an Indiana resident, state health officials said Wednesday.
Chicago confirms deaths of two people with monkeypox
The Chicago Department of Public Health confirmed on Friday the deaths of two people who were diagnosed with monkeypox.
Northern Illinois University reports its first case of monkeypox
A student at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb has tested positive for monkeypox, university officials announced Thursday.
Monkeypox cases in Chicago start to plateau, city's top doctor says
Chicago's top doctor said she's optimistic about the city's health as monkeypox cases start to plateau.
Owners spread monkeypox to their dog, doctors report
Health officials are warning people who are infected with monkeypox to stay away from household pets, since the animals could be at risk of catching the virus.
WHO to rename monkeypox over stigmatization concerns
Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease.
Monkeypox in Illinois: Vaccines in limited supply ahead of school year
Illinois public health officials are trying to get the word out about monkeypox as students are returning to college dorms and their social networks.
