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Michigan identified 21 new monkeypox infections last week as viral spread appears to be easing across the state.
The additional cases included 13 in Wayne County, four in Oakland, two in Macomb, and two in Genesee, and brought the state’s cumulative total to 279 known cases. For context, the previous week saw an increase of 34 cases.
Monkeypox is a viral disease that may cause a rash that looks like pimples or blisters, among other symptoms. It is typically spread through close contact by an infected person, or through touching shared objects, fabrics or surfaces.
National health leaders have noted the decline in monkeypox infections throughout the country, but said low-level transmission of the virus could continue indefinitely in the U.S. That would be a change from what’s been commonplace before the current outbreak, when the virus was rarely found in North America.
As of Tuesday, Oct. 4, Michigan was aware of cases in 20 of 83 counties, with more than 75% of reported cases in the Metro Detroit area. Berrien County previously brought the count to 21 counties, but has since retracted its lone reported case, according to state health department data.
Below is a map of Michigan’s reported monkeypox cases as of Tuesday. Hover over a county to see how many known cases have been identified.
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California leads all states with 5,010 cases, followed by New York with 3,948, Florida with 2,543, and Texas with 2,372. Michigan ranks 17th in cases, slightly behind Ohio (281) and ahead of Colorado (278)
Michigan has not identified any deaths linked to monkeypox. Among the 26,049 cases throughout the U.S., there have been two deaths reported, according to the CDC.
The JYNNEOS vaccine, which offers protection against monkeypox, smallpox and other such infections, is recommended for individuals 18 and older who are at high risk for monkeypox infection. Last month, researchers found that males 18 to 49 years old who were eligible for a vaccine and got one were 14 times less likely to get monkeypox versus those who didn’t get vaccinated, according to the CDC.
If you believe you’ve been exposed to the virus and/or start experiencing symptoms, contact a health care provider or your local health department. For the latest updates on the 2022 monkeypox outbreak, visit the CDC website or Michigan’s monkeypox web page.
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