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Chicago Announces First 2 Monkeypox Deaths
10/22/2022 12:07:00 AM Chicago Announces First 2 Monkeypox Deaths
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Chicago Announces First 2 Monkeypox Deaths Two Chicagoans have died after testing positive for the monkeypox virus, the city's first such fatalities stemming from the worldwide outbreak, the Chicago Department of Public Health announced Friday. Dr. Amu Hazra, an infectious disease physician with Howard Brown Health, previously said a majority of cases have been in men who have sex with men, but"the virus doesn't care how you identify."“MPV is not a ‘gay disease’,” Arwady previously noted. “There’s nothing inherent in the biology of the virus that limits it to men who have sex with men. The virus spreads through tight-knit social networks; it does not discriminate.” Arwady said most cases"are coming from much more intimate skin-to-skin contact or kissing" and noted that most casual contact and day-to-day activities - including things like shopping in crowded stores, going to a bar or coffee house, riding crowded CTA trains and buses, or using gym equipment or public restrooms - pose little to no risk for contracting MPV. Read more:
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The pop star revisits her best—and boldest—outfits over her career. Read more >> Two people die in Chicago after contracting monkeypoxBoth of the people who died had several other health conditions – including weakened immune systems. Flag Football Roundup: Dothan wins two matches; NMA falls in two matchesDothan’s girls flag football team defeated Northside Methodist Academy 13-7 and Russell County 7-6 Tuesday at Russell County in Seale. Two men charged in shooting that injured two employees of a Houston taco truckTwo suspects have been charged for a shooting in June that injured two female employees... Ol Greg Abbot and his “let everyone carry an unregistered concealed weapon“ plan Bay Area community college district opens new employee housingThe development offers one, two and three-bedroom apartments in two, 15-unit buildings. Weekend Warmup Is Great Timing To Get Out and Enjoy Peak Fall ColorChicagoans get to experience two seasons simultaneously this weekend: summer-like temperatures hitting the upper 70s and peak fall color. Chicago's Top Cop Grilled by City Council Members During Budget Hearing Dr.monkeypox in Chicago , the city's Department of Public Health announced Friday.Against NMA, Aliceia Ransom scored both Dothan touchdowns on running plays.Johnny Lynn Ward, 23 has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the shooting of two employees of a taco truck June 12 in southeast Houston. Amu Hazra, an infectious disease physician with Howard Brown Health, previously said a majority of cases have been in men who have sex with men, but"the virus doesn't care how you identify." “MPV is not a ‘gay disease’,” Arwady previously noted. They each received a more than six weeks ago, and each had been hospitalized. “There’s nothing inherent in the biology of the virus that limits it to men who have sex with men. Ransom ran in the extra point, which proved to be the difference in the game as Russell County failed to score on their conversion attempt. The virus spreads through tight-knit social networks; it does not discriminate. "Our hearts go out to these individuals' families and friends," CDPH Commissioner Dr.” Arwady said most cases"are coming from much more intimate skin-to-skin contact or kissing" and noted that most casual contact and day-to-day activities - including things like shopping in crowded stores, going to a bar or coffee house, riding crowded CTA trains and buses, or using gym equipment or public restrooms - pose little to no risk for contracting MPV. The shooting took place at around 11:15 p. “Still, you should assess the risk factors of any activities."Though the number of new MPV cases has declined substantially since summer, this is a stark reminder that MPV is dangerous and can cause serious illness, and in very rare cases, even death. NMA falls twice: Northside Methodist Academy lost two close games on Wednesday at Russell County, falling to the host Warriors 12-7 and to Dothan 13-7. For instance, avoid sharing drinks or cigarettes or vape pens, and if you have sex with a new partner, take some time to talk about MPV, look for symptoms on your bodies, and if you have rashes, sores, or are feeling sick, don’t engage in any skin-to skin physical contact,” the doctor previously said. “And most importantly, if you start to exhibit symptoms, see a health provider and get tested right away. Deaths from monkeypox are extremely rare. If you test positive, we can vaccinate your recent close contacts to help stop further spread of the virus. Against Dothan, Freeman threw a 40-yard touchdown pass to Mary Claire Morgan and the two also connected on a conversion attempt.” Monkeypox often begins with flu-like symptoms and swelling of the lymph nodes, and progresses to a rash on the face and body. "The vast majority of people with MPV who died have had other health conditions along with MPV causing severely weakened immune systems," said Dr. Ward was identified as the shooter and was arrested on Saturday, Oct. Virus symptoms range from fever, aches and rashes all over the body. "Suspected cases may present with early flu-like symptoms and progress to lesions that may begin on one site on the body and spread to other parts," CDPH previously stated."Please continue to take it seriously. Tags Get in the game with our Prep Sports Newsletter Sent weekly directly to your inbox!. Dr. Irfan Hafiz, an infectious disease specialist with Northwestern Medicine’s McHenry and Huntley hospitals, previously said the virus causes symptoms that are similar to several maladies, including chickenpox or smallpox. These measures are especially important if you have comorbidities and/or a weakened immune system. “It can, to the layperson, look like chickenpox or warts,” he previously said. “But these (sores) tend to be in exposed areas. After getting vaccinated, the CDPH urges people to go on taking precautions – especially if they are at high risk.” NBC Chicago/Associated Press .