The nasty virus formerly known as "monkeypox" has made a return to the heartland this week.
Here are the basics of the public health reporting . . .
"The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) on Friday identified two adult Missouri residents with clade I mpox.
"Health officials said those are the first known clade I mpox cases in Missouri and the thirteenth and fourteenth cases nationally.
"Both people had recently traveled internationally to countries where mpox is more prevalent, according to officials.
"An investigation revealed that the two cases are unrelated and are not believed to be connected to any locally acquired mpox cases."
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Public health officials identify 1st known cases of clade I mpox in Missouri
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