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Louisiana: 2022 Monkeypox

LDH: Early data show racial disparities in Louisiana monkeypox cases

by: Stacie Richard
Posted: Aug 19, 2022 / 09:09 AM CDT
Updated: Aug 19, 2022 / 09:09 AM CDT

BATON ROUGE, La (BRPROUD) — According to the Louisiana Department of Heath (LDH), demographic data shows striking racial disparities for Louisiana monkeypox patients.

Nearly 60 percent of the monkeypox cases in Louisiana are among black Louisianans and 27 percent in white Louisianans. Approximately 95 percent of the cases have occurred in males.

“We felt it was critical to release this analysis so we could shine a light on these disparities and the need for us all to do more,” said LDH State Health Officer Dr. Joseph Kanter. “This requires a whole of Louisiana effort. Now that we have more vaccine supply, we will be able to do many more community vaccination events. This is a priority for the Department — we must do all we can to protect our at-risk residents and communities.”
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https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/to...ial-disparities-in-louisiana-monkeypox-cases/

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MONKEYPOX OVERVIEW
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Total Louisiana Infections
133

New Louisiana Infections
6

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Cases reported through August 19, 2022
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https://ldh.la.gov/page/monkeypox
 
New Orleans Charter Math and Science High School staff member positive for monkeypox

Updated: 8:07 AM CDT Aug 22, 2022

WDSU

NEW ORLEANS —The New Orleans Charter Math and Science High School is dealing with a known case of monkeypox.

On Sunday, the Head of School notified students, their families, and staff that an adult had tested positive.

The staff member came to school Monday with symptoms, was evaluated at the school clinic, and sent for testing.

The staff member did not return to school last week, according to the letter.

On Friday, the school said it received the positive result.

https://www.wdsu.com/article/new-or...-science-high-school-monkeypox-case/40955774#
 
As Southern Decadence approaches, health officials look to wastewater to measure impact on monkeypox
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By EMILY WOODRUFF | Staff writer
Aug 24, 2022 - 4:00 am
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Wastewater carried into the sewer system after residents flush the toilet or spit into the sink has become an increasingly valuable tool in tracking diseases. Following a national effort to set up wastewater surveillance for COVID-19, the state plans to track the virus in wastewater from 100 different sites after a pilot project that concluded this month.

But first, the state is using the same system in New Orleans to measure monkeypox before, during and after Southern Decadence over Labor Day Weekend.
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There have been 151 reported monkeypox cases in Louisiana so far, with the majority of those – 111 – in the New Orleans area. Experts expect to see a spike in levels from wastewater collected during Southern Decadence, with presumably a slump after.

“The whole thing with Southern Decadence will be very interesting,” said Dr. Julio Figueroa, professor and chief of infectious diseases at LSU Health New Orleans. “It will be interesting to see how much of that spike goes away after Decadence.”
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Southern Decadence creates conditions that enable transmission: Close contact among attendees that are members of a community experiencing the highest level of transmission, and many who have traveled from places with an even higher level of cases than New Orleans, said Theresa Sokol, epidemiologist at the Louisiana Department of Health.

“We do know that Southern Decadence holds the potential for widespread transmission,” said Sokol.
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https://www.nola.com/news/healthcare_hospitals/article_b34c5256-231d-11ed-a902-c395403b3122.amp.html
 
LDH, community partners announce Monkeypox vaccine events in Baton Rouge

Events are targeting those who are most at risk


August 26, 2022

The Louisiana Department of Health, the East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor’s Office and other community partners are hosting a series of monkeypox and COVID-19 vaccination events in Baton Rouge, starting Saturday, August 27.

As of August 26, Louisiana has identified 162 cases of monkeypox in Louisiana residents since the start of the 2022 U.S. Monkeypox Outbreak. In the Capital region alone, 13 cases have been identified to date.

“With the rising numbers of monkeypox cases in our state, our goal is to meet people who are at risk where they are so they can protect themselves and their loved ones,” said Region 2 Medical Director Dr. Paulette Riveria. "We are so thankful to our community partners for their collaboration and support. We couldn’t do it without them.”

“Similar to our response to COVID-19, we are working with our local partners to ensure equitable access to the necessary resources to keep residents safe and healthy. We know our community partners are vital to the success of addressing this public health emergency," said Mayor-President Sharon Weston-Broome. "We appreciate our continued partnership with LDH to address the public health needs of our community.”

Health officials will administer the monkeypox and COVID-19 vaccines at the following events:

George's Place
860 St. Louis St.
Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022
5 - 9 p.m.

Cedarcrest Bar by Provo
10467 Airline Highway
Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022
5 - 9 p.m.

Splash Nightclub
2183 Highland Road
Friday, Sept. 2, 2022
9 - 11 p.m.

Those who are eligible for the vaccine include:
  • Gay, bisexual, other (cis or trans) men who have sex with men OR transgender women and nonbinary persons assigned male at birth who have sex with men AND
    • Have had intimate or sexual contact with multiple or anonymous partners in last 14 days or
    • Have had intimate or sexual contact with other men in a social or sexual venue in the last 14 days
  • Individuals (of any sex/gender identity) who have given or received money or other goods/services in exchange for sex in the last 14 days
  • Individuals (of any sex/gender identity) who have been determined to be at high risk for monkeypox exposure by a healthcare provider or public health official.
While not new, monkeypox is a potentially serious viral illness caused by a virus not commonly seen in the United States, that is spread through close physical contact. The disease can make you sick, including a possibly painful rash, which may look like bumps on your skin, blisters or ulcers. Some people have a flu-like illness before they develop a rash.

According to CDC, early data suggest that gay, bisexual, same-gender-loving, and other men who have sex with men make up a high number of cases. However, anyone who has been in close, personal contact with someone who has monkeypox can be infected, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Monkeypox Guidance
Testing for or monkeypox is now widely available. If you have symptoms and would like to be tested for monkeypox, contact your healthcare provider. Anyone without a provider or insurance can also be tested at their local parish health unit or community clinic: ldh.la.gov/phu

If your test for monkeypox is positive, stay isolated until your rash has healed,
all scabs have fallen off, and a fresh layer of intact skin has formed.

People interested in receiving the vaccine can visit the LDH monkeypox webpage for information, including a list of locations in Louisiana that have received vaccine. People can also call 211 to get their monkeypox questions answered.

https://ldh.la.gov/news/6734
 
Monkeypox in Louisiana: What you need to know about numbers, vaccines, and more

WDSU Updated: 1:38 PM CDT Aug 30, 2022

NEW ORLEANS —

The fear of monkeypox has been spreading throughout the state. Many have concerns about the virus but are unsure what it is and how to help prevent the spread.
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The Louisiana Department of Health offers insight on what monkeypox is and how to prevent it.

Current monkeypox statistics in Louisiana:
181 total cases in Louisiana
7 new Louisiana infections
133 cases in the New Orleans Metro area
No confirmed deaths
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https://www.wdsu.com/article/louisiana-monkeypox-numbers-vaccines/40885747
 
Wastewater being tested for monkeypox after Southern Decadence

by: Kenny Lopez
Posted: Sep 6, 2022 / 05:16 PM CDT
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Dr. Jennifer Avegno, the Director of the New Orleans Health Department says their Health Hub at Armstrong Park which had 6,000 monkeypox vaccines to give out was a huge success. They administered around 800 shots.
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Now looking forward, Dr. Avegno said they are closely monitoring the wastewater to see if there’s a bigger presence of monkeypox in our area.
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Dr. Avegno went on to say, “Monkeypox is new. It is not something that has ever been sampled in wastewater. We want to see if the sampling it will be useful.”

The results from the wastewater will take about a week for us to find out if there is more monkeypox in our wastewater.


https://wgno.com/news/local/wastewater-being-tested-for-monkeypox-after-southern-decadence/
 
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