CT: 2022 Monkeypox

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Source: https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/...y-dph/2819458/

Conn.'s First Case of Monkeypox is Man From New Haven County: DPH
Published 10 mins ago • Updated 2 mins ago

The state's first case of monkeypox is a man from New Haven County, according to the Connecticut Department of Public Health.

DPH officials said the patient is a man between the ages of 40 and 49. He is a resident of New Haven County.

At this time, DPH said the man is isolating and has not been hospitalized...

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Connecticut has 11 monkeypox cases, health department says
Liz Hardaway
July 14, 2022
Updated: July 14, 2022 11:01 p.m.

Almost a dozen residents statewide have been diagnosed with monkeypox, the state Department of Public Health announced Thursday.

All 11 patients are between the ages of 20 and 50, and live in Fairfield, New Haven and Hartford counties, the agency said.

Most of the patients have not been hospitalized, the DPH added..

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Source: https://www.fox61.com/article/news/l...c-c84659a24360

CT DPH announces 13th case of monkeypox in state
Testing is available through four labs, plus the state.
Author: Doug Stewart (FOX61)
Published: 12:35 PM EDT July 18, 2022
Updated: 12:55 PM EDT July 18, 2022

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The Department of Public Health announced the 13th case of monkeypox in the state on Monday.

DPH Commissioner Manisha Juthani, MD made the announcement at an event updating COVID-19 efforts in the state.

No details were released about the latest case.

Monkeypox spreads through close prolonged contact with an infected person, the health department said in a statement last week...

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