Texas: 2022 Monkeypox - 1 death

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Source: https://www.kxxv.com/hometown/texas...icials-say-it-poses-little-risk-to-the-public


Texas reports first case of monkeypox, but officials say it poses little risk to the public
Posted at 5:55 PM, Jun 07, 2022
and last updated 6:55 PM, Jun 07, 2022

Texas health officials said Tuesday they have identified the first case of monkeypox in the state but noted the illness does not currently present a risk to the general public.

The case was identified in a Dallas County resident who recently traveled internationally, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. The department is working with Dallas County Health and Human Services and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to investigate the case.

Health officials said they have also identified a “few” people who may have been exposed to the virus in Dallas. Those people are monitoring themselves for symptoms of infection, officials said...

 

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Source: https://www.newsweek.com/texas-man-monkeypox-escapes-hopsital-flees-mexico-1714132

Texas Man With Monkeypox Escapes Hospital and Flees Mexico
By Robyn White On 6/9/22 at 3:41 AM EDT

A Texas man infected with monkeypox escaped from a hospital in Mexico and fled the country, health authorities have confirmed.

The 48-year-old man, originally from Texas, was being treated at a hospital in Puerto Vallarta, on Mexico's Pacific coast, Agence France-Presse reported. Medical staff were keeping the man in isolation while they awaited a monkeypox test result when he decided to flee...

...The man's symptoms upon arrival at the hospital included chills, a cough, lesions on his face and neck, and muscle pain, according to the state health department.

Once escaping the hospital, AFP reported that the man went to a hotel to meet his partner, before catching a June 4 flight out of Puerto Vallarta.

On June 6, the CDC confirmed to Mexican authorities that the man had returned to the U.S. A subsequent monkeypox test confirmed him to be positive for the virus.

While in Mexico, the man had gone to the Mantamar Beach Club for parties, while in the state of Jalisco, according to Al Arabiya News.

The man had arrived in Mexico on May 27. From May 12 to 16, he had been in Germany, Al Arabiya News reported. Before he had traveled he had been in his hometown in Texas...

 

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Source: https://abc13.com/monkeypox-houston-first-case-what-is/11974540/

Houston Health Department confirms Houston's 1st monkeypox case
A threat to Houston remains low, according to the Houston Health Department.
Saturday, June 18, 2022 5:02PM

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Health Department announced on Saturday a confirmed monkeypox infection in a Houston resident with recent international travel...

...The resident developed symptoms after returning from travel and is experiencing a mild illness. The resident didn't require hospitalization and is isolating at home.

The department says epidemiologists will reach out to people who had direct close contact with the resident while infectious...

 

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Source: https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/so...es-of-monkeypox-reported-in-the-houston-area-

2 cases of monkeypox reported in the Houston area
By Craig Huber Houston
PUBLISHED 12:57 PM CT Jun. 20, 2022

HOUSTON — Two cases of monkeypox were reported in the Houston area over the weekend, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in Texas to three.

The Houston Health Department on Saturday reported a case in Houston involving a patient who began experiencing symptoms after traveling.

Harris County Public Health reported a case in Harris County. This case involves a person who was visiting from outside the state. That person has since returned home, health officials said...

 

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Source: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/l...ions/287-2d56bf32-cb50-4dea-b3e4-bef341874894

Dallas County reports 2 more monkeypox cases
According to health officials, both patients had traveled internationally.
Author: WFAA Staff
Published: 6:46 PM CDT June 22, 2022
Updated: 6:46 PM CDT June 22, 2022

DALLAS — Dallas County Health and Human Services said two more monkeypox virus infections have been reported in the area. Both patients traveled internationally.

Officials said one of the two Dallas County residents traveled to Spain and the other to Mexico.

The patients have not been hospitalized and are recovering at home, officials said...

 

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Source: https://www.ktsm.com/news/aph-investigating-possible-monkeypox-case-in-travis-county/

APH investigating possible monkeypox case in Travis County
by: Grace Reader
Posted: Jun 24, 2022 / 02:37 PM MDT
Updated: Jun 24, 2022 / 02:37 PM MDT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Public Health announced it is investigating a possible monkeypox case in Travis County. It is waiting for results from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to confirm the case.

The person being investigated did not have to go the hospital and is isolating at home, APH said in a release. The health department is contact tracing anyone who may have come in contact with the person.

“While the threat of monkeypox remains low, we recommend that all Travis County residents be aware and seek medical care if you believe you have symptoms of the virus,” said Dr. Desmar Walkes, Austin-Travis County health authority. “While our local healthcare providers are working with epidemiologists to monitor the virus, the community should continue the hygiene practices we know work such as handwashing and minimizing skin-to-skin contact, especially with those showing rashes or sores.” ...

 

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Source: https://cityofhouston.news/houston-health-department-confirms-second-monkeypox-case/


Houston Health Department confirms second monkeypox case
June 24, 2022

The Houston Health Department today announced a confirmed second monkeypox infection in a Houston resident with recent international travel.

There is no known connection between this and the previously reported resident.

The threat of monkeypox to Houston remains low. Monkeypox is rare and doesn’t spread easily between people without close, personal, skin-to-skin contact.

The department’s lab conducted orthopoxvirus testing and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided confirmatory testing results.

The resident developed symptoms after returning from travel and is experiencing a mild illness. The resident did not require hospitalization and is isolating at home. Privacy laws prohibit the department from disclosing personal information or further details...

 

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New Monkeypox Cases Originating in Texas, State Health Department Says

Public health testing has found 12 total cases of monkeypox in Texas, recent investigation has identified multiple cases in Texans who did not travel outside the state

Published June 30, 2022• Updated on June 30, 2022 at 12:57 pm

The Texas Department of State Health Services and local departments have identified multiple new cases of monkeypox in Texans who have not left the state.

According to Texas DSHS, testing has found a total of 12 monkeypox cases in the Lone Star State.

While the first cases involved international travel, three patients have reported not traveling in the three weeks before becoming sick, meaning they were exposed in Texas. ...

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/health/...n-texas-state-health-department-says/3004271/

 

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Source: https://www.gainesvilleregister.com...cle_4c53090a-f93d-11ec-96da-f3f66e389883.html

Monkeypox cases increase in Texas, but risk to public remains low
ALI LINAN CNHI Texas Statehouse Reporter 22 hrs ago

AUSTIN — The Texas Department of State Health Services and local health departments said today they have identified at least 12 cases of monkeypox since the first one was reported in early June.

While the first cases involved international travel, three patients report that they did not travel in the three weeks before becoming sick, meaning they were exposed in Texas, officials said.

The number of confirmed cases has tripled in Texas, where last week the state had four confirmed cases.

“With the sharp increase in monkeypox cases worldwide, it’s not surprising to see the virus spread in Texas,” said Dr. Jennifer Shuford, chief state epidemiologist, in a statement. “We want people to know what the symptoms are, and if they have symptoms, to avoid the types of close contact with other people that can spread the disease....”




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Source: https://www.kxan.com/news/texas/cdc-texas-monkeypox-case-count-climbs-to-20/

CDC: Texas monkeypox case count climbs to 20
by: Will DuPree
Posted: Jul 6, 2022 / 08:53 AM CDT
Updated: Jul 6, 2022 / 01:29 PM CDT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The number of monkeypox cases confirmed in Texas climbed to 20, according to the latest data shared by the federal government.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported eight new cases in the state Wednesday on its map tracking infections nationwide. Only one case has been confirmed in Travis County so far, but Austin Public Health shared Tuesday that five others potentially have monkeypox, too...

 

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Source: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/d...t-locally-transmitted-monkeypox-case/3008295/

Dallas County Reports First Locally Transmitted Monkeypox Case
The infected person attended a festival over the Fourth of July weekend where there was a high risk of transmission
Published July 6, 2022 • Updated on July 6, 2022 at 6:52 pm

Dallas County is reporting its first locally transmitted case of the monkeypox virus.

Dallas County Health and Human Services said Wednesday that it was an out-of-state visitor who was in the area for the Daddyland Festival over the Fourth of July weekend.

The person went to a Dallas hospital with a rash and was diagnosed with monkeypox through laboratory testing at the health department.

The person attended festival events and private parties while infectious, the health department said. There is now concern that people who attended the Daddyland Festival could have been exposed and possibly infected with monkeypox, the health department said.

The festival included dance parties with live music, pool parties and nightclub events where there was a high risk of monkeypox transmission...

 

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Source: https://dallasvoice.com/daddyland-party-goer-diagnosed-with-monkeypox/


UPDATE: Club Dallas visitor diagnosed with monkeypox
Jul 7, 2022 |

UPDATE: A day after notifying the public that an out-of-state visitor in Dallas for the Daddyland Festival circuit parties over the July 4th weekend, Dallas County Health and Human Services announced that another man, visiting from out of state June 22-25, has also been diagnosed with monkeypox. The individual told HHS officials that he had been to Club Dallas while he was in town and while he was infectious, and that he had multiple sexual encounters at the Club Dallas sauna during that time.

“Persons who visited Club Dallas during these dates are advised to monitor themselves for possible monkeypox signs and seek medical attention if they develop symptoms of monkeypox,” an HHS press release noted...

 

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Source: https://www.fox44news.com/news/local-news/dshs-ten-monkeypox-cases-in-temple-district/

DSHS: Ten monkeypox cases in Temple District
Posted: Jul 8, 2022 / 02:23 PM CDT
Updated: Jul 8, 2022 / 02:25 PM CDT

TEXAS (FOX 44) – The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has confirmed ten cases of monkeypox within its Temple District.

On Friday, the DSHS says it and local health departments are investigating cases of monkeypox which are part of an international outbreak. The disease can cause a serious skin rash, and it appears to be spreading through direct contact with the skin or saliva of an infected person.

The DSHS says most cases, so far, have been among men who have sex with men...

...The counties in the Temple District are – Bastrop, Bell, Blanco, Bosque, Brazos, Burleson, Burnet, Caldwell, Coryell, Falls, Fayette, Freestone, Grimes, Hamilton, Hays, Hill, Lampasas, Lee, Leon, Limestone, Llano, Madison, McLennan, Milam, Mills, Robertson, San Saba, Travis, Washington, and Williamson.

 

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Source: https://www.khou.com/article/news/h...tion/285-a681a036-1511-4598-860a-4617bb64eef0

Monkeypox cases in Texas now at 27 statewide with 11 in Houston area
“We want people to know what the symptoms are, and if they have symptoms, to avoid the types of close contact with other people that can spread the disease.”
Author: Michelle Homer
Published: 11:57 AM CDT July 8, 2022
Updated: 3:15 PM CDT July 8, 2022

HOUSTON — The number of monkeypox cases in Texas is now 27, according to the Department of State Health Services. That's up from 20 on Tuesday.

DSHS says 11 of those cases are in the Greater Houston area.

Editor's note: The above video originally aired on July 6.

The disease, which can cause a serious skin rash, appears to be spreading largely via direct contact with the skin or saliva of an infected person.

All of the patients, so far, have been males and many of them contracted it during sex with other me, according to DSHS. Health officials say anyone in that category should be "especially aware of the situation and take precautions to avoid direct contact with partners who have a rash." ...

 

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Source: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/denton-county-reports-first-case-of-monkeypox-in-2022/3010381/

Denton County Reports First Case of Monkeypox in 2022
Published 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago

Denton County Public Health has reported the first presumptive positive case of monkeypox virus in the county on Saturday.

According to DCPH, the test result is considered "presumptive positive" until the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms it.

The patient is symptomatic and reported that they had contact with another individual who was confirmed positive with monkeypox, DCPH said...

 

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Source: https://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/pu...alth-reports-first-monkeypox-virus-infec.html


Tarrant County Public Health Reports First Monkeypox Virus Infection

July 11, 2022 - (Tarrant County) - Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) reports the first case of Monkeypox within the county. Our Epidemiology Division is investigating and still obtaining details on the case. Currently, the general public is not considered at risk. TCPH will work with local, federal and state partners to continue to monitor the situation...

 

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News Updates
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Monkeypox – July 12, 2022

DSHS and local health departments are investigating cases of monkeypox that are part of an international outbreak. The disease, which can cause a serious skin rash, appears to be spreading largely via direct contact with the skin or saliva of an infected person. Most cases so far have been among men who have sex with men, so that population should be especially aware of the situation and take precautions to avoid direct contact with anyone with a rash. Anyone who develops a rash should avoid direct contact with other people and contact their health care provider as soon as possible for next steps.

DSHS news releases

DSHS monkeypox information

Reported Monkeypox Cases in Texas by Public Health Region

Public Health Region Number of Cases

PHR 1 0
PHR 2/3 6
PHR 4/5N 0
PHR 6/5S 16
PHR 7 12
PHR 8 1
PHR 9/10 0
11 0
Total 35

Reported Monkeypox Cases in Texas by Case Age at Time of Illness

Age Category Number of Cases

<21 Years 2
21-29 Years 11
30-39 Years 15
40-49 Years 4
50-59 Years 2
60+ Years 1
Total 35


Reported Monkeypox Cases in Texas by Patient Sex

Sex Number of Cases

Male 35
Female 0
Total 35


https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news/updates.shtm#monkeypox

 

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Source: https://www.ktsm.com/news/lubbock-sees-first-probable-monkeypox-case-in-the-county/

Lubbock sees first probable Monkeypox case in the county
by: Samantha Jarpe
Posted: Jul 13, 2022 / 04:04 PM MDT
Updated: Jul 13, 2022 / 04:04 PM MDT

LUBBOCK, Texas — The City of Lubbock Health Department reported its first probable case of Monkeypox in the county, the city said Wednesday.

The general public was not considered to be at risk, the city said...

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Source: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/article263445638.html

Tarrant County reports second confirmed, third potential case of monkeypox
By James Hartley July 13, 2022 5:01 PM

A second confirmed case of monkeypox has been reported in Tarrant County and a third potential case has been identified, according to Tarrant County Public Health.
The two confirmed cases both were identified in men. Details about the first case have not been released, but TCPH said the second case is a result of exposure in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with no history of travel during the exposure time. There was no further exposure, based on an investigation conducted by TCPH.
Details on the third potential case are limited and TCPH is still investigating to confirm whether or not the potential case is a Tarrant County resident. The first case was announced Monday...