'Very little risk to the public': Texas resident being treated for monkeypox, officials say
The person traveled from Nigeria to Dallas, arriving at Love Field on July 9. The person is in stable condition, officials said.
Author: Eline de Bruijn
Updated: 6:40 PM CDT July 16, 2021
DALLAS COUNTY, Texas —
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A resident of Dallas County is being treated at a hospital for monkeypox, a rare disease, health officials said Friday. This is believed to be the first monkeypox virus infection in a Texas resident, but officials say there is little risk to the public.