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Drew Litton: Spread of monkeypox conjures concerns for Coloradans — and their pups
More cartoons from The Colorado Sun.
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Black and Latino Coloradans are being disproportionately hit by monkeypox as cases rise
The number of monkeypox infections continues to rise in Colorado, but new state data shows evidence that Black and Latino communities have been hit harder. As of Thursday, the state has confirmed 168 cases in Colorado, stretching back to May. A majority of those cases — 94 — have been confirmed in August, though it […]
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Monkeypox may be spreading undetected in Colorado. Here’s what that means.
It appears the monkeypox virus may be gaining a foothold in Colorado, prompting health officials to offer vaccination to people in high-risk groups. On Wednesday, state epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herlihy said Colorado has seen a potential change in transmission patterns for recent monkeypox cases and the virus could be spreading undetected. As of Thursday afternoon, […]
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2 presumptive cases of monkeypox identified in Colorado, officials say risk of spread is low
Two presumptive cases of monkeypox have been identified in Colorado, the state Department of Public Health and Environment announced this week. The first infection, announced Thursday, occurred in a Denver-area man who had recently traveled from Canada, where there is an ongoing outbreak of the virus. Health officials are working to identify and monitor close […]