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2 Chicago residents die after monkeypox diagnosis
by: Andy Koval
Posted: Oct 21, 2022 / 03:09 PM CDT
Updated: Oct 21, 2022 / 03:09 PM CDT
CHICAGO — Two Chicago residents have died after being diagnosed with monkeypox, CDPH said Friday.
The individuals, who are believed to be the first in the state who have died from the virus, had been hospitalized after testing positive over six weeks ago.
“Our hearts go out to these individuals’ families and friends,” said CDPH Commissioner Allison Arwady, M.D. “Though the number of new MPV cases has declined substantially since summer, this is a stark reminder that MPV is dangerous and can cause serious illness, and in very rare cases, even death.
The deaths are unrelated to each other, CDPH said...
2 Chicago residents die after monkeypox diagnosis
by: Andy Koval
Posted: Oct 21, 2022 / 03:09 PM CDT
Updated: Oct 21, 2022 / 03:09 PM CDT
CHICAGO — Two Chicago residents have died after being diagnosed with monkeypox, CDPH said Friday.
The individuals, who are believed to be the first in the state who have died from the virus, had been hospitalized after testing positive over six weeks ago.
“Our hearts go out to these individuals’ families and friends,” said CDPH Commissioner Allison Arwady, M.D. “Though the number of new MPV cases has declined substantially since summer, this is a stark reminder that MPV is dangerous and can cause serious illness, and in very rare cases, even death.
The deaths are unrelated to each other, CDPH said...