Monkeypox: Separating fact from fiction
Dr. John Whyte, chief medical officer at WebMD, talks about what we know about the monkeypox virus, how it spreads, who is at risk and what are the symptoms.
Monkeypox cases rising in Chicago; Biden declares public health emergency
The federal government has declared a public health emergency for monkeypox, which will free up federal money and other resources to battle the outbreak.
Chicago's top doc hopes city will receive more monkeypox vaccines as cases rise
The United States declared a public health emergency on monkeypox ? freeing up federal money and resources to fight the outbreak. In Chicago, the top doctor hopes that declaration will mean more vaccines, as there are currently not enough to meet demand.
Medical community sounds alarm as monkeypox cases increase across U.S.
Fox medical contributor Dr. Mike Cirigliano talks about the United States' slow response to the monkypox outbreak and what can be done now to curtail the spread.
Illinois declares monkeypox a public health emergency
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday declared the monkeypox virus a public health emergency, allowing the state's health department to use resources for coordinating logistics across the state and help get vaccines distributed.
Man suffering with monkeypox speaks out as cases rise in Chicago area
Monkeypox is causing extreme oral, anal, and genital pain so extreme that it's leading to issues eating, urinating and defecating.
First confirmed case of monkeypox in McHenry County reported, health officials say
The first confirmed case of monkeypox in McHenry County was reported Friday, according to McHenry County public health officials.
First confirmed case of monkeypox in McHenry County reported, health officials say
The first confirmed case of monkeypox in McHenry County was reported Friday, according to McHenry County public health officials.
Monkeypox case reported at Cook County Jail
A case of monkeypox has been identified at the Cook County Jail, authorities announced Tuesday.
Cook County Jail inmate tests positive for monkeypox
An inmate at Cook County Jail has tested positive for monkeypox, officials said Tuesday.
World Health Organization declares monkeypox a global emergency
Declaring a global emergency means the monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary event” that could spill over into more countries and requires a coordinated global response.
McHenry County reports first probable case of monkeypox
Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, backache, and a rash that looks like pimples or blisters.
Monkeypox moves into Lake County: First probable case reported
The first probable case of monkeypox has been announced in Lake County. Illinois has one of the highest monkeypox infection rates in the country, with close to 50 cases already confirmed.
7 confirmed monkeypox cases in Chicago
The Chicago Department of Public Health confirmed Monday there are seven cases of monkeypox in the city, as health officials work to identify other potential cases.
2nd probable monkeypox case reported in Illinois
The second probable case of monkeypox has been reported in Illinois, according to local health officials.
First probable case on monkeypox detected in Illinois
Officials said a Chicago man who recently traveled to Europe tested positive for the virus.
Monkeypox in the US: First recent case of Monkeypox reported in Massachusetts
Monkeypox typically starts with fever and body aches. Then a few days later, a rash develops.