SEATTLE (AP) — Health officials say Monkeypox cases are decreasing in Washington state, likely because of factors including behavioral change and the vaccination of high-risk communities. The Seattle Times reports the drop in infections statewide is directly linked to the drop in cases in King County. Since a peak in late July, the weekly case rate in King County fell 66% to 22 cases in the week of Aug. 28. Seattle & King County Health Officer Dr. Jeff Duchin also said more people may have some immunity from infection as more susceptible people have been exposed to the virus. Spokesperson Sharon Bogan says it will take some time to see what type of trajectory the outbreak takes.
Monkeypox cases declining in WA, outbreak trajectory unclear
