Joining efforts to fight the monkeypox outbreak in Washington state, Gov. Jay Inslee issued a directive to help the Washington State Department of Health's ongoing efforts.
FILE - This image provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases shows a colorized transmission electron micrograph of monkeypox particles found within an infected cell , cultured in the laboratory that was captured and color-enhanced at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility in Fort Detrick, Md. On Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, The Associated Press reported on stories circulating online incorrectly claiming that monkeypox hasn't been detected in Georgia drinking water.
Since the first case was confirmed in May, there were nearly 11,000 monkeypox cases in the U.S. and 254 cases across Washington as of Aug. 11Conducting comprehensive public outreach and education within appropriate communities.Supporting provider education to ensure MPV vaccine is maximized.Convening a series of roundtables with key stakeholders and legislators.Maintaining adequate testing capacity and addressing identified reporting gaps.
Although rarely fatal, monkeypox can be extremely painful and scarring. Existing vaccines help prevent infection and reduce the severity of the illness. Currently, there are no deaths related to monkeypox in Washington state.
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