Monkeypox infection was confirmed in a traveler who visited Africa before returning to Dallas.
The risk to travelers is low due to masking requirements on airplanes, in airports. Health officials tracing local contacts to assess risk.
No other confirmed or suspected infections were announced by local health officials Friday.
Dallas County Health and Human Services says the confirmation of monkeypox infection in the city is rare, but not a reason for alarm.
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DCHHS confirmed the infection in a person who traveled from Nigeria to Dallas and arrived at Love Field on July 9. Local health officials said Friday the person is currently isolated at a Dallas hospital to prevent the spread of the virus and is said to be in stable condition.
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
This story will be updated as new information is released.
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.
Very little risk to the public : Dallas County 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: 7:40 PM EDT July 16, 2021
DALLAS COUNTY, Texas
This story will be updated as new information is released.
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.
Monkeypox infection was confirmed in a traveler who visited Africa before returning to Dallas.
The risk to travelers is low due to masking requirements on airplanes, in airports. Health officials tracing local contacts to assess risk.
No other confirmed or suspected infections were announced by local health officials Friday.
Dallas County Health and Human Services says the confirmation of monkeypox infection in the city is rare, but not a reason for alarm.
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DCHHS confirmed the infection in a person who traveled from Nigeria to Dallas and arrived at Love Field on July 9. Local health officials said Friday the person is currently isolated at a Dallas hospital to prevent the spread of the virus and is said to be in stable condition.
Rare human monkeypox case detected in US
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It is the first case of the virus observed in the state.
A rare case of human monkeypox has been detected in Texas, the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Friday, making it the first case of the virus observed in the state.
The viral illness was discovered in a US resident, who recently travelled from Nigeria to the United States and is currently hospitalized in Dallas.
“Although rare, this case is not a cause for alarm and we do not expect any threat to the general public,” said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.