An adult with various severe illnesses, who was also presumptive positive for monkeypox, died Sunday, according to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Harris County Public Health
Health officials said, at this time, the patient’s cause of death is unknown. HCPH is collaborating with partners to determine what role, if any, monkeypox may have played in this person’s death. An autopsy is in process, and the final report will be available in the next few weeks.
“We are sharing this information to err on the side of transparency and to avoid potential misinformation about this case,” said Hidalgo. “The best way for us to fight this virus is through vaccines. Our goal is still to get as many people who qualify vaccinated as quickly as possible – I have always felt that vaccines are the key to reducing spread.”
The department has been collaborating with Harris Health System, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , and the Texas Department of State Health Services on this case.“We continue our work to control the monkeypox outbreak in our community and build healthier and stronger,” said Harris County HCPH Director Barbie Robinson.If you or a loved one is suspected of being exposed to monkeypox, please contact your healthcare provider.
If you have questions regarding monkeypox testing, vaccinations and other guidance, please call the monkeypox hotline at 927-0707 or visit the HCPH monkeypox guidance web page at If you or a loved one is suspected of being exposed to monkeypox, please contact your healthcare provider.
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