First probable case of Monkeypox reported in Missouri

(Jefferson County) The first probable case of Monkeypox has been reported in Missouri.

Jefferson County Health Department spokeswoman Brianne Zwiener says the Kansas City Health Department reported the probable finding on June 18th.

For those that are not aware, Zwiener explains what Monkeypox is.

So far no cases have been reported in Jefferson County. To find out more information about Monkeypox and the track cases across the United States visit Jeffcohealth.org or CDC.GOV.