Graphic courtesy of Washington State Dept. of Health.
As of August 19, 2022, there are approximately 14,115 cases of monkeypox (MPV) in the U.S. and 314 cases in Washington. Last week, Gov. Jay Inslee issued Directive 22-18 to expand upon the Department of Health’s (DOH) ongoing efforts to prevent and control the spread of MPV.
The directive orders DOH to take a broad range of actions, including:
- Conducting comprehensive public outreach and education within appropriate communities
- Prioritizing equitable distribution of existing treatments
- Supporting provider education to ensure MPV vaccine is maximized
- Monitoring case counts and demographic data
- Convening a series of roundtables with key stakeholders and legislators
- Working with and supporting local health jurisdictions
- Maintaining adequate testing capacity and addressing identified reporting gaps
Call 1-833-829-HELP if you have questions about MPV risk factors, vaccines, testing or treatment.
Original source can be found here.
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