SEATTLE (AP) — An infant in Washington’s most populous county has become infected with the monkeypox virus as the outbreak grows throughout the state. The Seattle Times reports public health leaders held a media briefing Thursday to call attention to the seriousness of the disease. State Secretary of Health Dr. Umair A. Shah said while the threat of infection to the general public remains low, recent pediatric cases serve as a reminder that anyone can become sick. This week, Public Health – Seattle & King County said it had confirmed a second case of monkeypox in an infant, likely from an infected family member. State officials say a 17-year-old tested positive for monkeypox earlier this month.
Monkeypox outbreak spreading, second infant infected
